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Photo: Patrick Roque, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.Test your knowledge of the Philippines! Explore the rich history, stunning natural wonders, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine of this beautiful archipelago of over 7,000 islands.
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Filipino is the national and official language of the country alongside English. It is heavily based on Tagalog, which is spoken widely in Manila and surrounding provinces. While Spanish was the official language for over three centuries, it is now spoken by only a tiny minority.
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Balut is a very popular street food in the Philippines: a fertilised duck egg with a developing chick inside, boiled and eaten straight from the shell. It is usually seasoned with salt, chilli or vinegar, and street vendors often keep the eggs warm in buckets of sand.
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The Chocolate Hills are a famous geological formation in Bohol. There are at least 1,260 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometers. They look green in the rainy season but turn brown like chocolate during the dry season.
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Philippine adobo is a beloved national dish made by simmering meat, usually chicken or pork, in a marinade of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. This cooking method originally developed as a natural way to preserve meat in the tropical climate before refrigeration.
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Ferdinand Magellan led the Spanish expedition that arrived in the Philippines in 1521. Although he was Portuguese, he sailed under the Spanish flag. He was killed shortly after during the Battle of Mactan by the forces of the local chieftain Lapulapu.
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Intramuros, which literally translates to "inside the walls" in Latin, was the seat of Spanish government in the Philippines. It was almost completely destroyed in the Battle of Manila in 1945, but has since been largely rebuilt and today stands as a monument to colonial history, featuring ancient fortresses, cobblestone streets, and historic churches.
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The Sinulog Festival is held every January in Cebu City to honor the Santo Niño (Child Jesus). It is famous for its vibrant street dancing, rhythmic drum beats, and beautiful traditional costumes. The dance steps mimic the movement of the water current, which is what "sinulog" means.
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The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located on the island of Palawan. It features an incredible limestone karst landscape with an 8.2-kilometer navigable underground river. The river flows directly into the sea, making its lower portion subject to tidal influences.
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Ube halaya is a beloved Filipino dessert made from boiled and mashed purple yam, known locally as ube. Cooked slowly with condensed milk, coconut milk, and butter, it achieves a rich, velvety texture. While purple sweet potato is sometimes used as a substitute abroad, authentic halaya relies entirely on true purple yam to get its signature deep violet color and earthy, sweet flavor.
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José Rizal was a brilliant all-rounder whose novels 'Noli Me Tángere' and 'El Filibusterismo' exposed the injustices of Spanish colonial rule and inspired the Philippine Revolution. He was also an eye doctor, a painter and a sculptor, and is said to have spoken more than 20 languages.
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