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According to allcitypopulation, the population of the Philippines is estimated to be around 108 million people as of 2019. This makes it the 12th most populous country in the world, and the 7th most populous in Asia. The majority of Filipino people are Austronesian, originating from various Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander ethnicities. Filipinos are a diverse group, with a mix of Malay, Chinese, Spanish, American, and other influences. The official languages are Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English. The Philippines is a predominantly Catholic country with about 81% of the population identifying as Catholic. Other religious affiliations include Protestantism (4%), Islam (5%), Buddhism (2%), and other minority religions like Animism and Hinduism (1%). The majority of Filipinos live in urban areas such as Metro Manila which is home to over 12 million people or roughly 11% of the entire population. Other major cities include Cebu City, Davao City, Zamboanga City, and Quezon City. Rural areas account for nearly half of the total population with about 50 million living outside major cities. See localtimezone for Philippines Population and Language.

Philippines Political System, Famous People, Animals and Plants

Philippines: Political System According to EQUZHOU.NET, the Philippines is a presidential republic. The head of the state is the president. The parliament is a bicameral system. It consists of the House of Representatives with 212 members directly elected for three years and the Senate with 24 members. Half of the Senate members are elected every three… Read More »

How to get to Philippines

Overview Philippines is a country in Asia according to pharmacylib. Although the Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands with a combined coastline longer than the entire United States coastline, most of the population resides on just 11 islands. The Philippines offers warm waters, coral reefs teeming with tropical fauna and flora, and dramatic underwater… Read More »

Philippines Economy and Education

(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 »

Children Education in Philippines

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 »