Philippines

The Philippines is located in Southeastern Asia, an archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam.

Population (2014 est) – 107,668,231
Area – 186,400 mi
Capital – Manila

Ethnic Background 

  • Tagalog – 28.1%
  • Cebuano – 13.1%
  • Ilocano – 9%
  • Bisaya/Binisaya – 7.6% 
  • Hiligaynon Ilonggo – 7.5%
  • Bikol – 6%
  • Waray – 3.4%
  • Other – 25.3%

Exports – semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, fruits
Imports – electronic products, mineral fuels, machinery and transport equipment, iron and steel, textile fabrics, grains, chemicals, plastic

Life Expectancy (2014 est) – M 69 years, F 75 years
Infant Mortality (2014 est) – 17.64 deaths/1,000 live births

Adult Illiteracy Rate – 4.6%

Advocacy

Seeking Peace with Justice in the Philippines

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