Philippines profile
Good Friday reenactment of the crucifixion near Manila: The Catholic faith plays a major role in large parts of the Philippines
- Full name: Republic of the Philippines
- Population: 96.5 million (UN, 2012)
- Capital: Manila
- Area: 300,000 sq km (115,831 sq miles)
- Major languages: Filipino, English (both official)
- Major religions: Catholic Christianity, Islam
- Life expectancy: 66 years (men), 73 years (women) (UN)
- 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 (World Bank, 2011)
- Internet domain: .ph
- International dialling code: +63
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