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About Philippines
Full Country Name: Republic of the PhilippinesArea: 300,000 sq km Population: 92.6 million Capital City: Manila (pop: 10 million) People: Predominantly descendants of Malays, Chinese and Muslim minorities and a number of mestizos (Filipino-Spanish or Filipino-Americans) Language: Pilipino (Tagalog), English Religion: 81% Roman Catholic, 10% Protestant, 5% Muslim, 3% Buddhist Government: Republic Major Industries: Electronics assembly, garments, footwear, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, wood products, food processing, petroleum refining, fishing Major Trading Partners: USA, Japan, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong © Copyright 2008 Lonely Planet Publications. All rights reserved. Used with permission. www.lonelyplanet.com |
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