Philippines
Location: Pacific Ocean off the southeastern coast of Asia
Area: 115,830 square miles
Population: 65,000,000
Government: Republic
Largest cities: Manila (capital), Quezon City, Davao
Languages: Filipino, English
Ethnic groups: Malay, Chinese, European descent
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant
Chief industries: Agriculture, food processing, textiles,
clothing, light
industry
Chief crops: Sugar, rice, corn, pineapples, bananas
Minerals: Oil, gold, silver, copper
Leading exports: Coconut products, wood, textiles
Leading imports: Foodstuffs, oil
Monetary unit: Peso