Country Profile

  

  

Full Name:

Republic of the Philippines

  

  

National Flag:

Just like the country it represents, the Philippine flag is unique. The three stars represent the three island groups, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The sun means the new period of self-perseverence. The blue stripe symbolizes peace and the red represents times when the country is at war. During times of war, the red band will be placed on top of the blue. Currently, the blue strip is on top which signifies that the Philippines is experiencing a peaceful period.

  

  

  

Independence Day:

June 12, 1898

  

  

President:

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

  

  

Prime Minister:

Noli de Castro

  

  

Population:

91,077,287

Languages:

Tagalog, English

  

  

Nationality:

Filipino

  

  

Religion(s):

Roman Catholic, Christianity, Muslim, Protestant

  

  

Capital City:

Manila

Largest City:

Quezon City

  

  

Location:

Southeast Asia, between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea; east of Vietnam and north of Indonesia

  

  

Land area:

300,000 square kilometers

  

  

Main exports:

Electrical machinery, clothing, food and live animals, chemicals, timber products, fruits, coconut oil

  

  

GDP per Capita:

3,300 US Dollars (2007 est.)

  

  

  

Major Newspapers:

Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Bulletin

  

  

Bibliography

 

"Celebrating the Philippines Through Dance and Music." Kababayang Pilipino. Figmint

      Media Inc.. 13 Apr 2008 http://kababayangpilipino.org/.

"Country Profile: The Philippines." BBC. 12 Feb 2008. BBC. 13 Apr 2008

      http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1262783.stm.

"Philippines." CIA: The World Factbook. 20 Mar 2008. Central Intelligence Agency.

      3 Apr 2008 https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html.