Philippines

The Philippines, officially Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelago located in Southeast Asia. Comprising more than 7,000 islands, the country is situated in the western Pacific Ocean. The capital is Manila, while the most populous city is Quezon City. Filipino culture is a unique mix of indigenous, Asian, Spanish, and American influences, reflected in the language, religion, art, and traditions. The Philippines is the only predominantly Catholic country in Asia, following over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule. The economy is diversified, with sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, services, and a growing tourism industry. The Philippines is known for its spectacular beaches, natural landscapes, and biodiversity. The country has a history of resistance to Spanish, American, and Japanese colonialism, and has faced challenges such as natural disasters, poverty, and internal conflicts. Population of the Philippines from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 106.5 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 108.1 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 109.6 million inhabitants. Capital (Manila): Population in 2020: About 13.9 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Quezon City: ~2.9 million Manila: ~1.8 million Davao City: ~1.6 million Caloocan: ~1.5 million Cebu City: ~0.9 million Zamboanga City: ~0.8 million Taguig: ~0.8 million Antipolo: ~0.8 million Pasig: ~0.7 million Cagayan de Oro: ~0.7 million Administrative Divisions: The Philippines is divided into 17 regions: National Capital Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Caraga, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $330.9 billion. 2019: About $376.8 billion. 2020: Approximately $362.2 billion (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 5.3%. 2019: Approximately 5.1%. 2020: Estimated to be around 10.4%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 5.2%. 2019: Approximately 2.5%. 2020: Around 2.6%.