Philippines

Philippine redirects here. For a town in the Netherlands, see Philippine, Netherlands.
rascal semi-protected
Republic of the Philippines
Republika ng Pilipinas

Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa[1]
(For God, People, Nature, and Country)
Anthem:
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Capital Manila
14°35?N 121°0?E? / ?14.583°N 121°E? / 14.583; 121
Largest city Quezon City
Official spoken language(s) Filipino (based on Tagalog)
English
Recognised regional languages Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Pampango, Pangasinense, Tagalog, Waray[2]
Optional languagesa Spanish and Arabic[3]
National language Filipino
Demonym Filipino/Filipina
Government Unitary presidential constitutional republic
- chairman Benigno Aquino III (LP)
- Vice President Jejomar Binay (PDP-Laban)
- Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile (PMP)
- abode Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr.



(LP)
- Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona
legislative body Congress
- Upper House Senate
- Lower House House of Representatives
independence from Spainb
from United States
- Established April 27, 1565
- Declared June 12, 1898
- Self-government March 24, 1934
- accept July 4, 1946
- Current constitution February 2, 1987
Area
- Land 299,764 km2 [2](72nd)
115,831 sq mi
- Water (%) 0.61%[4] (inland waters)
Population
- 2010 count 101,833,938 [5] (12th)
- 2007 census 88,574,614[6]
- Density 306.6/km2 (43rd)
794.1/sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2010 estimate
- perfect $351.370 billion[7] (33rd)
- Per capita $3,737[7]
GDP (nominal) 2010 estimate
- Total $188.719 billion[7] (46th)
- Per capita $2,007[7]
Gini (2006) 45.8[4] (medium)
HDI (2010) increase 0.638[8] (medium) (97th)...If you want to get a full essay, dictate it on our website: Orderessay



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