Italy & Philippines By: Brittany McMillan Sociology

Philippines The Philippines are located on the Continent Asia Capital- Manila Languages- Filipino, English Religion- Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Buddhist Population- 103,775,000 *Life Expectancy- 70 Values- Centered around maintaining social harmony. This is motivated by the desire to be accepted within a group.

Philippines National Symbols National Bird- Philippine Eagle National Anthem- “Land of the Morning” National Flower- Sampaguita » National Flag-

Subcultures More than 100 distinct ethnic groups inhabit in the Philippines, through most Filipinos are of Malay origin.

Economy Public Debt- 49.4% GDP Industries- electronics assembly, garments, footwear, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, wood products, food processing, petroleum refining, fishing Agriculture products- sugarcane, coconuts, rice, corn, bananas, cassavas, pineapples, mangoes; pork, eggs, beef; fish

Economy Cont. Imports products- electronic products, mineral fuels, machinery and transport equipment, iron and steel, textile fabrics, grains, chemicals, plastic Import Partners- Japan 14.1%, China 13.6%, US 9.9%, Singapore 9.3%, Thailand 6.5%, South Korea 5.6%, Indonesia 4.1%

Economy Cont. Exports Products- semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, fruits Export Partners- China 19%, US 13.4%, Singapore 13.2%, Japan 12.8%, Hong Kong 7.6%, Germany 4.2%, South Korea 4.1% Current Account Balance- $7.044 billion Current Debt Amount- $62.41 billion

History

Current Conflicts

Opinion One thing that I find interesting is how the Philippines aren’t wealthy country and there is poverty surrounding everyone. But they are so happy there and that is why a lot of people choose to stay there when given the chance to leave. One thing I don’t like is how there are terrorists out there disturbing the peace. For example, there are terrorist bombings that are costing innocent lives.

Opinion Cont. I would not like to live in the Philippines I think I would have too hard of a time adjusting to a whole new culture. But I would like to visit there one day. I have heard a lot of cool things about the Philippines from my friends in California. I would visit there but not live there.

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