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Philippines. 7000 islands. geography. Population: 86 million (UK: 60 million) Density: 270 per sq km (UK: 245 per sq km). population. Christian 73% (includes nominal Christians) of which Protestant 7.5% and Evangelical 6% Cults 18% Muslim 7% Animist 2%. religion.
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7000 islands geography
Population: 86 million (UK: 60 million) Density: 270 per sq km (UK: 245 per sq km) population
Christian 73% (includes nominal Christians) of which Protestant 7.5% and Evangelical 6% Cults 18% Muslim 7% Animist 2% religion
1521: ‘Discovered’ by Magellan 1542: Spanish claimed islands 1898: Ceded to America 1946: Independence 1965-1986: Marcos’s corrupt rule 1990s-present day: Economic/social turmoil history history