Philippines
Philippines
Republika ng Pilipinas
In southeastern Asia, mostly mountains with narrow extensive coastlands. 300,000 km2 (slightly > AZ), 19% arable.
Capital Manila (pop est. 11.2M)
Population 98M (326.7/km2)
Life expectancy 71 years
HIV/AIDS 0.1%
Literacy 93%
Lang(s) Filipino (official), English (official), eight major dialects: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, Pangasinan
Religions Roman Catholic 81%, Muslim 5%, other Christian 5%, Evangelical 3%, Iglesia mi Kristo 2%, Aglipayan 2%, other 2%
Ethnic Groups Tagalog 28%, Cebuano 13%, Ilocano 9%, Bisaya/Binisaya 8%, Hiligaynon Ilanggo 8%, Bikol 6%, Waray 3%, other 25%
Gov’t Republic
GDP/cap $3,300
PCVs 1961-1990; 1992 – present; education, environment, youth & business development (Volunteers in country: 148; total to date: 8,369)
Nat’l holiday Independence Day, 12 June (1898)
Adult Books
Burning Heart: A Portrait of the Philippines
by Jessica Hagedorn
Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: 152 pages
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-0847821648
Book Description
These unflinching photographs uncover the importance of religion in the Philippines, as well as the social inequality, dire poverty, overpopulation, and ingrained class system that are all part of daily life.
Kids' Books
Tuko and the birds: a tale from the Philippines
by Shirley Climo; illustrated by Francisco X. Mora
Format: Hardcover, 40 pages
ISBN: 978-0805065596
Age Range: 5–10 years
Publisher: New York: Henry Holt, 2008
Films
Film: Baler
Director: (2008)
Music
(Album: Your Universe): Music from Philippines
Focus Word
Focus Word for 2011 - "Celebration"
Filipino: Pagdiriwang (pag-deary-wang)
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