Philippines

• Full name: Republic of the Philippines
• Population: 96.5 million (2012)
• Capital: Manila
• Area: 300,000 sq km (115,831 sq miles)
• Major languages: Filipino, English (both official), 12 other languages have official status on the regional level among the scores spoken in the country
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 66 years (men), 73 years (women)
• Monetary unit: 1 Philippine peso = 100 centavos
• Main exports: Electrical machinery, clothing, food and live animals, chemicals, timber products
• GNI per capita: US $2,210 (2011)
• Internet domain: .ph

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