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Manila – the capital of Philippine, a port on the South China Sea. It is the countrys second-largest city, but along with neighboring Keson City (the largest in the country) and a number of smaller cities, it makes up the enormous Greater Annunciation. Manila itself is considered just about the most populous urban village in the world.
Mainland is centrally located on the coast of Los Angeles on the edge of a single inland gulf on the Passage River that divides the city into two roughly equal parts. The city experiences a circular, sub-periodic heat wave (26-30°), with regular spasms between May and July. The temperature in the Manila Bay rarely falls below 27°
The site of Manila before the arrival of the Europeans was a Muslim city that lived in trade with the Chinese Kumans. A detachment of the commissary, López de Légazici, removed the Mosulmans, and in June 1571 the construction of Infrontromórórós – a walled city, which is now the oldest part of Manila, began. In 1595, Manila became the principal city of the Philipines. The city had been repeatedly attacked by the pirates, the Anglicans, and in 1898 the Mexicans drove the Spanish out of the city, becoming the new colonists. During World War II, the Japanese occupied Manila, and during its liberation (1945), a significant portion of the city was in the Ruhinis. Since 1976, Maine has been «ceding its status as the capital of Philipines to Kesington City.
The large concentration of people and automobiles, the underdeveloped infrastructure, and the lack of industrial production have led to a critical environmental situation in Manana. The Pasag River was declared biologically dead in the 1990s, and the air in some areas is extremely polluted.
The greatest number of Manilas landmarks are in the region of Inintermorros. Many of the old Spanish buildings have been destroyed, but some have been restored. There are remnants of the Great Wall, the Fort of St. Anthony, the Cathedral of Manila, several churches, museums and even an aquarium. Outside the Intramuroros, we can distinguish the Cocoanut Palace (1981), the huge Razzle Park with its pianos, picture windows, restaurants, pantries, pantheon, and entertainment complexes.
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- Air quality: 54 US AQI Moderate. Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 1,800,000 people
- Population density: busy: 9x9m 81m per person
- GDP: $2,951 / year
- Power outlets: 230V60Hz
- Internet: 8 Mbps
- Best wireless: Smart
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: Overall, tipping is usually not expected so the staff are not offended when you do not give a tip. Do not feel pressured to leave a tip if the service was poor. Philippines was traditionally a non tipping culture but tipping is increasingly common among the local population.
- Apartment listings: Ayosdito
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Grab
- Best coworking space: Co.lab
- Online electronics shop: Lazada
- Best short-haul air carrier: Air Asia
- Best intl air carrier: Philippine
- Monthly costs for expat: $950
- Monthly costs for family: $1900
- Monthly costs for local: $550
- Meal: $4
- Small Cola: $0.7
- Beer 1 Pint: $2
- Coffee: $1.4
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