Interesting facts about Manila Is a great opportunity to learn more about Asian capitals. In the city you can see many skyscrapers and modern buildings with attractive architecture.
So, here are the most interesting veils about Manila.
- Manila, the capital of the Philippines, was founded in 1574.
- The first institution of higher education in Asia was opened in Manila.
- Did you know that Manila is the most populous city on the planet? There are 43 079 people on 1 km²!
- During its existence, the city bore such names as Linisin and Ikarangal yeng Mainila.
- The most common languages (see interesting facts about languages) in Manila are English, Tagalog and Visaya.
- Heavy fines are imposed for smoking in public places in Manila.
- The area of the capital is only 38.5 km². For example, the territory of Moscow is over 2500 km².
- It is curious that a monument to Pushkin is erected in Manila.
- The majority of Manila are Catholic (93%).
- Before the Spanish occupied Manila in the 16th century, Islam was the main religion in the city.
- An interesting fact is that at different periods Manila was under the control of Spain, America and Japan.
- The Pasig, one of the Manila rivers, is considered one of the dirtiest on the planet. Up to 150 tons of household and 75 tons of industrial waste are discharged into it daily.
- Theft is the most common crime in Manila.
- Manila Port is one of the busiest ports in the world.
- With the onset of the rainy season, hurricanes hit Manila almost every week (see interesting facts about hurricanes).
- Over 1 million tourists come to the Philippine capital every year.
- Manila was the first city in the state to have an oceanarium, stock exchange, city hospital, zoo and pedestrian crossing.
- Manila is often called the "Pearl of the Orient".
