The Philippines consists of some 7,000 islands – only 730 are inhabited and 11 account for most of the land area as well as population.
The economy is dependent on manufacturing, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Most industries are concentrated around Manila, the capital city
The Philippines has a predominantly young population with more than half the population aged under 24. Incomes in urban households are on average 2.5 times higher than in rural ones.
Dairy products dominate New Zealand exports to the Philippines.
