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          Philippines

          Republic of the Philippines

          Republika ng Pilipinas  (Filipino)

          Motto: 
          "Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa"[1]
          "For God, People, Nature, and Country"
          Anthem: Lupang Hinirang
          Chosen Land
          Great Seal
          Dakilang Sagisag ng Pilipinas  (Filipino)
          Great Seal of the Philippines
          CapitalManilaa
          14°35′N120°58′E / 14.583°N 120.967°E / 14.583; 120.967
          Largest cityQuezon City
          14°38′N121°02′E / 14.633°N 121.033°E / 14.633; 121.033
          Official languages
          Recognized regional languages
          National languageFilipino
          Other recognized languagesOfficial and national sign languageb
          Filipino Sign Language
          Auxiliary languagesc
          Ethnic groups

          (2015)

          Demonym(s)Filipino
          (masculine or neutral)
          Filipina
          (feminine)
          Pinoy
          (colloquial masculine or neutral)
          Pinay
          (colloquial feminine)
          Philippine
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