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(Republika ñg Pilipinas). State of Southeast Asia (300,076 km²). Capital: Manila. Administrative division: regions (16), autonomous regions (1). Population: 99,384,460 (2013 estimate). Language: Pilipino and English (official), French, Spanish. Religion: Catholics 80.6%, Muslims 5.6%, Protestants 4.4%, other Christians 4.6%, others 2.2%. Currency unit: Philippine peso (100 cents). Human Development Index: 0.66 (117th place). Boundaries: Pacific… Read More »

The Philippines is one of the countries in the world that is most often and hardest hit by disasters during, for example, earthquakes and typhoons. It is also one of the countries in Asia with the highest proportion of teenage pregnancies. The sex industry is extensive in the country and generates large sums. The exploitation… Read More »