Philippines

Population: 74.5 million. 38 % under 15
Population Density: 643 per square mile
Industry: Food processing, textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, wood products, appliances
Crops: Sugar, corn, rice, coconuts
Minerals: Cobalt, copper, silver, gold, oil
Arable land: 26%

Per capita Gross Domestic Product: $2,310
Life Expectancy: Male 63, Female 69
Number of people per radio: 8.2
Number of people per television: 9.8
Number of people per telephone: 76
46% of the population is employed in agricultural

Philippines consists of more than 7,100 islands but most people live on the 11 largest islands.

Though most of the population is Roman Catholic, there is a strong Muslim community in the Philippines.