It is the 5th-largest English speaking country in the world.

Three of the world's ten largest

shopping malls are located in the Philippines. The Philippines is the one of the world's largest
producer of coconuts. Approximately 90% of the Filipino population practices some form of
Christianity.
The Philippines is the second largest archipelago in the world and is made up of 7,107 islands
located in the South China Sea, Philippine Sea, Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and the Luzon Strait.
The English words “boonies” and “boondocks” is actually based on the Filipino/Tagalog word
for “mountain,” bundok.
The culture of the Philippines comprises a blend of traditional Filipino and Spanish Catholic
traditions, with influences from America and other parts of Asia. The Filipinos are family oriented
and often religious with an appreciation for art, fashion, music and food.