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Population 1998
...............................................79,345,812
GNP per capita 1997 (Atlas method, US$)........... 1,200
GNP 1997 (Atlas method, US$ billions)................ 88.4
Unemployment.....................................................................9.6%
Average annual growth 1991-97
Population (%) ....... 2.3
Labor force (%) ....... 3.1 |
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Total
Area...................................................................115,830
sq. mi.
Poverty (% of population below national poverty line)...... 54
Urban population (% of total population) ...............................
56
Life expectancy at birth
(years)..................................................... 68
Infant mortality (per 1,000 live
births)........................................35
Child malnutrition (% of children under 5)
.............................30
Access to safe water (% of population)
.....................................83
Illiteracy (% of population age 15+)
.............................................5 |
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Background Note:
Philippines __ A full national profile with history, culture, economy, maps and
more. - illustrated - From U.S. State Department -
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2794.htm
Country Profile: Philippines
__ A general overview including history, political structure, culture, leaders,
media, and more. "The Philippines consist of more than 7,000 islands, but the
bulk of the population lives on just 11 of them." - illustrated - From BBC -
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1262783.stm
Economy of the Philippines __
"The Philippines is a newly industrialized country in South-East Asia. In 2004,
it was ranked as the 24th largest economy by the World Bank according to
purchasing power parity. The Philippines is one of the emerging markets in the
world." an encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - From
wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_the_Philippines
Flag of the Philippines
__ Encyclopedic article about the Philippines flag, its history and meaning. -
illustrated - From Wikipedia -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Philippines
Maps Of Philippines __ You will find a wide variety of map resources. Select
from MapQuest, Merriam-Webster, Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection and
others. - From embassyworld.com -
http://www.embassyworld.com/maps/Maps_Of_Philippines.html
The Manila Times Internet
Edition __ Online English language newspaper. - illustrated - From Manila times
- http://www.manilatimes.net/
Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines __
Official government website provides news and information. - illustrated - From
gov.ph - http://www.gov.ph/
The Official Website of the Republic of the Philippines
__ Department of Foreign Affairs - Republic of the Philippines. __
http://dfa.gov.ph/main/
Philippines __ An excellent
tool for anthropology and historical research. "Handbook Series sponsored by the
U.S. Department of the Army between 1986 and 1998. Each study offers a
comprehensive description and analysis of the country or region's historical
setting, geography, society, economy, political system, and foreign policy." -
From Library of Congress -
http://countrystudies.us/philippines/
Philippines __ "The 7000
islands that comprise the Philippines are the forgotten islands of South-East
Asia. Off the main overland route and with a recent history of martial law and
endemic corruption, the country has struggled to attract tourists in the numbers
many of its southeast Asian neighbours have." History, culture, statistics and
more. - illustrated - From Lonely Planet -
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_east_asia/philippines/
Philippines __ Good overview
of the Philippines including history, culture and statistics. - illustrated -
From Infoplease -
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107887.html
Philippines - CIA - The World Factbook __ Features map
and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, and much
more. - From cia.gov -
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html
Philippine Culture, Customs and Traditions __ In this
brief overview, learn why the Philippine culture is rich in customs and
traditions. Philippines culture reflects the complexity of the history of the
Philippines through the combination of local cultures and foreign influences. -
From cebu-philippines.net -
http://www.cebu-philippines.net/philippine-culture.html
Philippines Economy, Economy
Of Philippines, GDP Philippines __ You will find an overview of the economy of
the Philippines broken down by sector and social indicators. - From economywatch.com -
http://www.economywatch.com/world_economy/philippines/
Philippines - geography Flag,
Map, Economy ... __ "Philippines Interactive Factbook: GEOGRAPHY, Flag,
Map,Geography, People, Government, Economy, Transportation, Communications."
That and more. - illustrated - From theodora.com -
http://www.theodora.com/wfb/philippines_geography.html
Philippines: Geography, Maps
and Information __ You will find a collection of resources including geography,
maps and links to related articles. - From about.com -
http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blphilippines.htm
Philippines: Language, Culture, Etiquette and Customs
__ You will find a guide to Filipino culture, society, language, etiquette,
manners, customs and protocol. - From kwintessential.co.uk -
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/philippines-country-profile.html
philippines map and map of
philippines information page __ An atlas style page chock-full of various maps,
statistics, and general information. - illustrated - From worldatlas.com -
http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/ph.htm
Philippines Photos __ Here are pages of click-to-enlarge photo images, pictures
of the Philippines. - illustrated - From trekearth.com -
http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Philippines/
Philippines Photos, Flag, Map
and Travel Information __ You will find several galleries of pictures of the
Philippines as well as an 'atlas' style summary with maps of the Philippines and
more. - illustrated - From pbase.com -
http://www.pbase.com/world/philippines
pictures of Philippines at
picturesofplaces.com __ "Philippines pictures including Manila, Luzon, Bohol
Island, Chocolate Hills, Boracay Island, Sagada, beaches, rice terraces, and
more!" - illustrated - From picturesofplaces.com -
http://www.picturesofplaces.com/Asia/philippines.html
University of the Philippines
Diliman __ Learn
about the Philippines premier school of higher learning. - illustrated - From
upd.edu.ph - http://www.upd.edu.ph/
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