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- Country: Philippines
- Language: Filipino
- Population: 1,660,714Manila National Statistics Office: National Capital Region Population (PDF File) (2007)
- Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
- Country code: 63
- Area code: 2
- Time zone: Philippine Standard Time
- Average climate: 70-80°F (winter), 80-90°F (summer)Wcities: Manila Fun Facts
- Initial settlers in Manila were TagalogsBlurtit.com: Manila
- Manila is derived from the name of a white-flowered mangrove plant called the "Nilad"
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Despite its "grimy surfaces," Lonely Planet urges travelers to "discover" Manila's "friendliness and charm."Lonely Planet: Manila Overview According to Time Out, the city can be overwhelmingly "chaotic" at times, but it retains its multicultural "spirit" and "bubbling energy."Time Out: Manila Introduction
Attractions
- Fort Santiago: At one time the "seat of Spanish military power," the fort is now a memorial to Philippine hero José Rizal, who was executed there.Lonely Planet: Fort Santiago
- Rizal Park: Home to various Rizal monuments, Wcities considers the park to be the "symbolic seat of the nation's heart and soul."Wcities: Rizal Park
- Intramuros: Once a "mighty European city" within Asia, its 16th century walls and gates still stand, providing a "strong sense of history" for those who visit.Lonely Planet: Intramuros
- San Agustin Church: The country's oldest church is a "mandatory destination" for travelers seeking landmarks of "great artistic and historical significance."Wcities: San Agustin Church
- Manila Cathedral: Rebuilt after World War II, the cathedral is known for its "graceful" cupola and "beautiful" stained glass.Lonely Planet: Manila Cathedral
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