PHILIPPINES

Languages

• Filipino is spoken by 55% of the people.
• English is generally used for their education and with there government

Government

• The Philippines are a constitutional republic country.
• 3 branches of government
• representatives
• constitution
• Current president is Benigno Aquino III Vice president is Jejomar Cabauatan Binay

Natural Resources

• 11% of the world’s nickel
• copper, a lot of minerals timber
• petroleum

Climate

• tropical marine
• a lot of rain
• the max temp. is about 95˚F
• the min. temp is about 68˚ F

Food

• Lots of pork and chicken.
• Rice with crabs, shrimp, and frogs
• Yams
• Coconuts, and mangos
• Guava
• Pineapple
• okra, lemongrass, string beans, cabbage, and eggplant noodles

Geography

• South Eastern Asia
• 7107 islands
• Only a little larger than Arizona
• Volcanic activity
• deforestation

History

• 1527, ruled by Spanish monarchs Found by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer for the Spanish rule Named after King Philip II Spain ruled the Philippines for 356 years Rebellion against the Spanish rule began in full force in the year of 1896 December 8, 1941, Japan invaded the Philippines.

Work Cited

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