Philippines
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Introduction
Capital: Manila
Population
Total Population:
87,892,094
Annual growth rate:
1.9%
Density:
295 inhabitant/km²
Urban population:
64.2%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Quezon City (2,700,000); Manila (10,500,000); Kalookan City (1,400,000); Davao City (1,400,000); Cebu (800,000).
Ethnic Origins:
Tagalog 28.1%, Cebuano 13.1%, Ilocano 9%, Bisaya/Binisaya 7.6%, Hiligaynon Ilonggo 7.5%, Bikol 6%, Waray 3.4%, others 25.3% (2000 ethnic groups)
Official Language:
Filipino and English.
Other languages spoken:
There are nearly 70 languages in the islands, but the most prevalent minority languages are Visayan (Cebuano), and Ilokano. Spanish is hardly used by the population.
Business language:
English. One may however meet Spanish speaking people.
Religion:
Catholics 83%; Protestants 9%; Muslims 5%; Others 3%.
Literacy rate:
92.6%
Local time:
It is %T:%M %A in ManilaExchange rate on :
National currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)Country overview
Type of State:
Republic based on a presidential government
Type of economy:
Country with intermediate income (lower section), emerging financial market.
Economy which primarily depends on agriculture; world's largest producer of coconut products. The highest birth rate in Asia.
Economy which primarily depends on agriculture; world's largest producer of coconut products. The highest birth rate in Asia.
HDI*:
0,745/1
HDI (world rank):
102nd/177
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To call from the Philippines, dial 00
To call in the Philippines, dial +63
To call from the Philippines, dial 00
To call in the Philippines, dial +63
Internet suffix:
.ph
Computers:
4.5 per 100 inhabitants
Telephone lines:
4.3 per 100 inhabitants
Internet users:
6.0 per 100 inhabitants
Access to electricity:
81% of the population
Foreign trade in figures
| Foreign trade indicators | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Imports of goods (millions USD) | 41,190 | 44,478 | 48,036 | 53,258 | 57,723 |
| Exports of goods (millions USD) | 35,339 | 38,794 | 40,263 | 46,526 | 49,512 |
| Imports of services (millions USD) | 5,352 | 5,815 | 5,865 | 6,307 | 7,371 |
| Exports of services (millions USD) | 3,389 | 4,043 | 4,525 | 6,444 | 8,448 |
Source: World Bank
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