Moving to Philippines

The Philippines is located in Southeast Asia and is recognized as the second largest archipelago in the world. There are more than 7,000 islands that exist here with a large number of them being completely uninhabited. Life in the Philippines is filled with wonderful adventures and a feeling that encourages exploration and growth to those who encounter the area. An area where exquisite stones are present throughout the Pacific Ocean and sandy beaches compliment the glistening seas. It’s a beautiful land that is filled with blissfully colored gardens that enhances the natural appearance of the lands. The terrains of the Philippines are made up of mountains, coastal plains and steep valleys of rivers.

An Honored Heritage

Filipinos have a heritage that they are proud of and it has grown over the years. Chinese and Japanese trading practices has greatly influenced the ways of the land and made it much more intriguing. Although they gained their independence in 1946, it was the American influence that introduced educational value and infrastructure to the country. The capital city of the Philippines, Manila, was once comparable to European cities in its beauty but that image was destroyed as a result of the Second World War.

The Make-Up

The estimated population of the Philippines is approximately 103,000,900 and growing.  The ethnic groups that make up the area is extensive with more than 90% of the population consisting of Indonesians and Malaysian stock. Only a small portion of Chinese extract exists which is less than 3% of the population. The two major languages are Tagalog and Filipino with more than five main dialects existing. English is also a widely spoken language in the Philippines as well. The Religious preferences vary a bit in the country also.

• Roman Catholic- 81%
• Muslim -5%
• Other Christian – 4.5%
• Evangelical -3%