Independence Year : 1946
Population : 75967000
Life Expectancy : 67.5
Capital : 766
GNP : 65107.00
GNP Old : 82239.00
Local Name : Pilipinas
Government Form : Republic
Location : Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam.
Terrain : Mountains on the smaller islands, larger islands are mountains with fertile river valleys in the interior and narrow to extensive coastal plains.
Climate : Tropical, March to May is hot and dry. June to October rainy, November to February cool. Average temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C
Ethnic Group : Malay, Chinese
Religions : Catholic 80%, Moslem 15%, Christian denominations and Buddhist.
Official Website :
www.gov.ph
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General Information - Philippines
Background
The Philippines are the highest portions of a partly submerged mountain chain and is made up of 7 107 islands;
main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Spain (1565-1898) and the United States (1898-1946), colonized the country and have been the largest influences on the Philippine culture. The Philippines is one of the most westernized nations in Southeast Asia, a unique blend of eastern and western culture.
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