Metro Manila is located in the middle area of the Phillipines. The common language spoken is Tagalog.
Coordinates: (longitude and latitude) 14.5833o N and 121.0000o E
Metro Manila is 1,300km off mainland Asia.
The total population is approximately 11,800,000 in total. The total area is 638.55km2.
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Popular tourist attractions
Mall of Asia. This Mall is the 3rd largest in the whole of the Philippines and is the 10th largest in the world. It features more than 1000 stores (with about 360 is these being food shops) and is over 400,000 square meters. On average 200,000 people go to the mall every day.
Fort Santiago. Is a very important historical site. First built by Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi to establish the founding of Manila. It was part of a defensive structure known as 'Intramuros' (within the wall) this are was the border of the original core of Manila. It is now part of a historical park that includes several ruins and replicas of some of the original homes such as Miguel López de Legazpi.
Rizal park. Rizal park is the offical name of the area that Fort Santiago was located. The park is some times also called Luneta park. It is a major feature of the area, it is frequently visited more on Sundays and national holidays. It is one of Manila's most popular tourist areas.