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Capital: Manila
Area: 300,000 sq km/115,800 sq ml
Language: Filipino, English, Spanish
Currency: Peso
Population: 84,619,974
Life expectancy: 63 (men), 67 (women)
Literacy rate: 90%
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim
Physical features: Comprises over 7,000 islands, volcanic mountain range runs north - south, 50% forested; largest islands Luzon and Mindanao
Ethnic distribution: Over 50 ethnic groups
Exports: Electronic products, garments, agricultural products, woodcraft and furniture, lumber, chemicals, coconut oil
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