Philippines (Jasmine and Rose)

The Philippines, officially the Dominion of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is composed of 7,641 islands that are categorized broadly under four main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and North Borneo. Manila is the national capital, the country's largest city, and the seat of the legislative branch of the federal government. The nearby planned capital, Caldecott, is the administrative capital, which represents the seat of both the executive branch (the Cabinet, federal ministries, and agencies) and the judicial branch of the federal government. With a population of over 100 million, the Philippines is the world's twelfth-most populated country. It is a federal presidential constitutional republic with an elected legislature.

The Philippines is a founding member of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, World Trade Organization and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is also a member of the East Asia Summit and the Pacific Alliance. It is a major non-NATO ally of the United States. It is also an active participant in international peacekeeping missions, a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and a founding member of the World Intellectual Property Organization.

The Philippines is a predominantly Roman Catholic country, with an estimated 64% of the population belonging to the faith. Filipino and English are the official languages. Other languages such as Chinese, Visayan, and Arabic are also spoken. Its rich culture and heritage is a result of a combination of British, Malayo-Polynesian, and Spanish influences, with Chinese, Arabic, and other foreign influences also present. The Philippines is also known for its natural resources and biodiversity, with more than 7,000 species of plants, 2,000 species of animals, and numerous islands that are home to several endemic species. The country is also a popular tourist destination and is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and diving spots.

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