Capital:
Manila
Area:
300,000 sq km/115,800 sq ml
Language:
Filipino, English, Spanish
Currency:
Peso
Population:
84,619,974
Life expectancy:
63 (men), 67 (women)
Literacy rate:
90%
Religions:
Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim
Physical features:
Comprises over 7,000 islands, volcanic mountain range runs north - south, 50% forested; largest islands Luzon and Mindanao
Ethnic distribution:
Over 50 ethnic groups
Exports:
Electronic products, garments, agricultural products, woodcraft and furniture, lumber, chemicals, coconut oil
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