Republic of the Philippines. Country
Code: RP. Location: Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the
Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam. Land Area:
115,831 square miles, slightly larger than Arizona. Capital: Manila.
Climate: Tropical marine, northeast monsoon (November to April),
southwest monsoon (May to October). Terrain: Mostly mountains with
narrow to extensive coastal lowlands. Population: 81,159,644. Life
Expectancy: 67 years. Literacy: 95%. Languages: Pilipino and English.
Ethnic Groups: Christian Malay, Muslim Malay and Chinese. Currency:
Philippine Peso.
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