The Philippines is a Southeast Asian state to the west of the Pacific Ocean. The country consists of 7.641 islands and islets of various sizes. However, there are three main geographical parts of the country. These are Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Its capital is Manila. Its surface area is 299.681 km2. The Philippines is an island and is adjacent to China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and Palau by sea.
Philippines phone code: +63
Philippine currency: Philippine Peso
Cities in the Philippines
Quezon city, Manila, Caloocan, Davao, Cebu, Zamboanga, Pasig, Valenzuela, Las Piñas, Antipolo, Taguig, Cagayan de Oro
Economy of the Philippines
It has an economy based on agriculture and mining. Most of the people are engaged in agriculture. The main agricultural product is rice. It also grows vegetables and tropical fruits around Manila. In addition, sugarcane, coconut oil, tobacco, is among the cannabis products of Manila. Livestock is based on buffalo, cow and euthanasia.
Mineral resources are in gold, silver, chrome, iron and manganese products. Coconut oil, sugar, textile, cigar cigarette factories, chemical industry, evolved after winning independence.
Fishing is carried out in coastal areas. All are imported as well as domestic consumption. The coconut oil called Kopra holds an important place in the country's exports. Besides, cannabis, tobacco, citrus and abacus are important agricultural products in the export of marijuana. The use of forest products is quite high. Among the world timber exporters, the first six ranks of the Philippines are the mahogany wood.
Production of coffee, pineapple and rubber is also increasing day by day. Another section it exports is mineral products. Gold is the eighth in the world of production. It usually manufactures and exports mines. Imported products include electronic tools, motor, nutrients, respectively. Sea and air transportation developed due to the physical structure of the country. Highways and railways are big enough for big islands.
Philippines Export Products
Mineral resources are in gold, silver, chrome, iron and manganese products. The coconut oil called Kopra holds an important place in the country's exports. Besides, cannabis, tobacco, citrus and abaka are important agricultural products in the export of Manila hemp. Among the world timber exporters, the first sixth in the world is the mahogany timber exported by the Philippines. Production of coffee, pineapple and rubber is also increasing day by day. Another section it exports is mineral products. Integrated Circuits, Computers, Semiconductor Devices, Insulated Wire and Electrical Transformers.
Philippines Imports Products
Integrated Circuits, Refined Petroleum, Automobile, Office Machinery Parts and Crude Oil.
Philippines Exports Countries
China, the United States, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Philippines Imports Countries
China, Japan, the United States, Other Asia and Thailand.
Nations Living in Philippines
Most of them living there are Malaysians and Indonesians. The number of Chinese, Arab and Europeans is also noteworthy.
Languages spoken in Philippines
Official languages are English, Filipino. The people also speak their own language.