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Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world. It has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences. The country is made up of 7,107 islands, though its main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. It stands at the crossroads of the developed western world and the Orient. The South China Sea washes its western shores. An arm of the archipelago reaches out towards Borneo and at its feet stands the chain of Indonesian islands. To the east and south, the waters of the Pacific Ocean sweep its headlands, looking out towards Micronesia and Polynesia. Come to The Philippines for a breath of fresh air and rejuvenate in an experience not to be missed.
FACTS ABOUT PHILIPPINES
| Area |
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300,000 sq km |
| Population |
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91.1 million |
| People |
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Tagalog 28.1%, Cebuano 13.1%, Ilona 9%, Bisaya/Binisaya 7.6%, Hiligaynon Ilonggo 7.5%, Bikol 6%, Waray 3.4%, other 25.3% |
| Language |
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Filipino and English (official); eight major dialects: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan |
| GDP |
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US$499.8 billion (2006 set) |
| GDP per capita |
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US$5,000 (2006 set) |
| Annual Growth |
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5.4% |
| Inflation |
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6.3% |
| Investment |
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13.8% of GDP |
| Major Industries |
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Electronics assembly, garments, footwear, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, wood products, food processing, petroleum refining, fishing |
| Major Trading Partners |
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US, Japan, Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Thailand |
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