PROFILE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Official Name: The Philippines
Capital: Manila
Population: 91,077,287 (July 2007 est.)
Population Growth Rate: 1.764% (2007 est.)
Current Local Time: 13 hrs ahead of PST. Click here to view time.
Languages: Pilipino (official, basedon Tagalog), English (official)
Climate/Weather: Click here for 5-day forecast.
Currency: Peso (P) Click here to go to currency converter.

Major exports: semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, fruits
Total exports: US $46.16 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)

Major imports : electronic products, mineral fuels, machinery and transport equipment, iron and steel, textile fabrics, grains, chemicals, plastic
Total imports: US $53.11 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)

Leading markets: US 18.3%, Japan 16.5%, Netherlands 10.1%, China 9.8%, Hong Kong 7.8%, Singapore 7.3%, Malaysia 5.6%, Taiwan 4.3% (2006)
Leading suppliers:US 16.3%, Japan 13.6%, Singapore 8.5%, Taiwan 8%, China 7.1%, South Korea 6.2%, Saudi Arabia 5.8%, Malaysia 4.1%, Thailand 4.1%, Hong Kong 4% (2006)

Gross Domestic Product: US $116.9 billion (2006 est.)
GDP Real Growth: 5.4% (2006 est.)

USEFUL LINKS
About the Philippines	World Bank
CIA World Factbook: Basic information, covering geography, population, government, economy, etc. U.S. Department of State - Background Note: Philippines Nationmaster.com: For more information on population, economy, health, transportation, etc.	World Bank: Trade & Economic Information World Bank Country Profile: Comprehensive information on demographics, environment, economy, technology, infrastructure, trade and finance. World Bank Projects in Philippines
Energy	Transportation
U.S. Dept. of Energy Country Analysis: Data on the Philippines from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.	Transportation Profile: Information for various modes of transportation in the Philippines. Pictures.
Economy	Travel
NEW:  2008 FRBSF Report on Remittances to the Philippines from Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) U.S. State Dept. Econ. Policy/Trade Report: Information on economic policy and trade practices. Currency Converter: Contains currency information on 180 currencies in over 250 geographical locations.	Travel Information : For U.S. citizens traveling on tourism/business. Medical Information for Travelers: Medical resources for Americans traveling abroad. World Health Organization information on Philippines: Health information on Philippines from W.H.O. • Directory of Private Hospitals in Philippines