PROFILE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Official Name: Republic of the Philippines
Capital: Manila
Population: 101,833,938 (July 2011 est.)
Population Growth Rate: 1.903% (2011 est.)
Current Local Time: 15 hrs ahead of PST in summer and 16 hrs ahead of PST in winter (Philippines has no daylight saving). 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: $50.68 billion (2010 est.)

Major imports : electronic products, mineral fuels, machinery and transport equipment, iron and steel, textile fabrics, grains, chemicals, plastic
Total imports: $61.07 billion (2010 est.)

Leading markets: China 19%, US 13.4%, Singapore 13.2%, Japan 12.8%, Hong Kong 7.6%, Germany 4.2%, South Korea 4.1% (2010)
Leading suppliers: Japan 14.1%, China 13.6%, US 9.9%, Singapore 9.3%, Thailand 6.5%, South Korea 5.6%, Indonesia 4.1% (2010)

Gross Domestic Product: US $351.4 billion (purchasing power parity, 2010 est.)
GDP Real Growth:7.3% (2010 est.)

Source: CIA World Factbook (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html)

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. Population Clock	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
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