Philippines
Known as the only Christian country in Asia, the Republic of the Philippines is still recovering from economic and political setbacks as it seeks to establish itself in today’s world.
Population: 89.5 million, Density: 300 per sq km
The term Filipino, originally denoting a person of Spanish descent born in the Philippines, has been applied since the 19th century to the “Christianized” Malay-Indonesian peoples [95 percent of the population].
Population distribution is uneven; large areas are virtually uninhabited, while others have a relatively high population density. Over 10 million people live in the capital, Metro Manila.
Religions: Roman Catholic 80.9%; Evangelical Christian 2.8%; Iglesia ni Kristo sect 2.3%; Philippine Independent Church 2%; Other Christian 4.5%; Muslim 5%; Other 1.8%; Unspecified 0.6%; None 0.1%
Philippines country profile.pdf
