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Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -: This entry records the difference between national government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percent of GDP. A positive (+) number indicates that revenues exceeded expenditures (a budget surplus), while a negative (-) number indicates the reverse (a budget deficit). Normalizing the data, by dividing the budget balance by GDP, enables easy comparisons across countries and indicates whether a national government saves or borrows money. Countries with high budget deficits (relative to their GDPs) generally have more difficulty raising funds to finance expenditures, than those with lower deficits.
Economy > GDP: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.
Economy > GDP per capita: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Gross National Income: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop).
Geography > Area > Comparative: The area of various small countries expressed in comparison to various areas within the United States of America.
Geography > Area > Land: Total land area in square kilometres
Geography > Climate: A brief description of typical weather regimes throughout the year.
Geography > Land area > Square miles: Country land area.
Government > Government type: A description of the basic form of government (e.g., republic, constitutional monarchy, federal republic, parliamentary democracy, military dictatorship).
Government > Legal system: A brief description of the legal system's historical roots, role in government, and acceptance of International Court of Justice (ICJ) jurisdiction.
Government > Legislative branch: This entry contains information on the structure (unicameral, bicameral, tricameral), formal name, number of seats, and term of office. Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election. Election results includes the percent of vote and/or number of seats held by each party in the last election.
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians are defined as graduates of any facility or school of medicine who are working in the country in any medical field (practice, teaching, research).
People > Population: Population, total refers to the total population.
Geography > Geographic coordinates: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the purpose of finding the approximate geographic center of an entity and is based on the Gazetteer of Conventional Names, Third Edition, August 1988, US Board on Geographic Names and on other sources.
Religion > Religions: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future: Population growth rate (percentage).
Economy > Unemployment rate: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
People > Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population.
Government > Suffrage: The age at enfranchisement and whether the right to vote is universal or restricted
Geography > Area > Total: Total area in square kilometers
Government > Constitution: The dates of adoption, revisions, and major amendments to a nation's constitution
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use: Estimate of percentage of 15-64 year old population who use Cannabis.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage: Minimum wage.
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Government > Judicial branch: The name(s) of the highest court(s) and a brief description of the selection process for members.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Land area > Sq. km: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes."
People > Birth rate: The average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.
People > Population growth: Percentage by which country's population either has increased or is estimated to increase. Countries with a decrease in population are signified by a negative percentage. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary: Pupil-teacher ratio, primary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Primary is the number of pupils enrolled in primary school divided by the number of primary school teachers.
Economy > Budget > Revenues: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year.
Industry > Manufacturing output: Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in constant 2000 U.S. dollars."
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year): Year of last use.
Government > Political parties and leaders: Significant political organizations and their leaders.
Economy > Economy > Overview: This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization. It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > Exports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet: Cabinet includes the official name for any body of high-ranking advisers roughly comparable to a U.S. Cabinet. Also notes the method for selection of members.
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
Education > Compulsary education duration: Number of years students are required to be enrolled in school for all levels of education. For instance, compulsary education lasts for 12 years in the United States.
Economy > GDP > Per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Agriculture > Rural population: Total population living in rural areas. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
People > Death rate: The average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders: Organizations with leaders involved in politics, but not standing for legislative election.
Geography > Natural resources: A country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance.
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita: Manufacturing, value added (current US$). Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Education > Adult literacy rate > Total: Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life."
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
People > Population growth rate: The average annual percent change in the population, resulting from a surplus (or deficit) of births over deaths and the balance of migrants entering and leaving a country. The rate may be positive or negative. The growth rate is a factor in determining how great a burden would be imposed on a country by the changing needs of its people for infrastructure (e.g., schools, hospitals, housing, roads), resources (e.g., food, water, electricity), and jobs. Rapid population growth can be seen as threatening by neighboring countries.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita: Total land area in square kilometres Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km: Agricultural land (sq. km). Agricultural land refers to the share of land area that is arable, under permanent crops, and under permanent pastures. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Land under permanent crops is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber. Permanent pasture is land used for five or more years for forage, including natural and cultivated crops.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years: Life expectancy at birth, total (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Military > War deaths: Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Typically, battle-related deaths occur in warfare involving the armed forces of the warring parties. This includes traditional battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities, and all kinds of bombardments of military units, cities, and villages, etc. The targets are usually the military itself and its installations or state institutions and state representatives, but there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in crossfire, in indiscriminate bombings, etc. All deaths--military as well as civilian--incurred in such situations, are counted as battle-related deaths."
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita: Arable land (hectares per person). Arable land (hectares per person) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices: This entry furnishes the annual percent change in consumer prices compared with the previous year's consumer prices.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary: Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Secondary is the number of pupils enrolled in secondary school divided by the number of secondary school teachers.
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$: Manufacturing, value added (current US$). Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Language > Languages: A rank ordering of languages starting with the largest and sometimes includes the percent of total population speaking that language.
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services: This entry is derived from Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin, which shows where production takes place in an economy. The distribution gives the percentage contribution of agriculture, industry, and services to total GDP, and will total 100 percent of GDP if the data are complete. Agriculture includes farming, fishing, and forestry. Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction. Services cover government activities, communications, transportation, finance, and all other private economic activities that do not produce material goods.
Economy > Exports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Government > Administrative divisions: This entry generally gives the numbers, designatory terms, and first-order administrative divisions as approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (BGN). Changes that have been reported but not yet acted on by BGN are noted.
Education > Literacy > Total population: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate: This entry gives the percent of a country's population considered to be obese. Obesity is defined as an adult having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater to or equal to 30.0. BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight in kg and dividing it by the person's squared height in meters.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index: Country's gender parity index for college and university enrollment. For countries with a rating of over 1, more females are enrolled while countries with a rating under 1 have more males enrolled.
Religion > Religions > All: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years: Primary education, duration (years). Duration of primary is the number of grades (years) in primary education.
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years: Secondary education, duration (years). Duration of secondary education is the number of grades (years) in secondary education (ISCED 2 & 3).
Media > Televisions per 1000: The total number of televisions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Population in 2015: (Thousands) Medium-variant projections.
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth: Average age of mother at first childbirth.
Geography > Terrain: A brief description of the topography
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Geography > Location: The country's regional location, neighboring countries, and adjacent bodies of water.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper: Each city population by sex, city and city type.
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP: Percentage of public funding for education out of country's total GDP.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation: Component parts of the labor force by occupation.
Labor > Unemployment rate: The percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000: Primary education, teachers. Teaching staff in primary. Public and private. Full and part-time. All programmes. Total is the total number of teachers in public and private primary education institutions. Teachers are persons employed full time or part time in an official capacity to guide and direct the learning experience of pupils and students, irrespective of their qualifications or the delivery mechanism, i.e. face-to-face and/or at a distance. This definition excludes educational personnel who have no active teaching duties (e.g. headmasters, headmistresses or principals who do not teach) and persons who work occasionally or in a voluntary capacity in educational institutions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people: Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people). Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita: International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival." Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Head of government: Head of government includes the name and title of the top administrative leader who is designated to manage the day-to-day activities of the government. For example, in the UK, the monarch is the chief of state, and the prime minister is the head of government. In the US, the president is both the chief of state and the head of government.
Geography > Coastline: The total length of the boundary between the land area (including islands) and the sea.
Labor > Labor force: The total labor force figure
Environment > Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending: Percentage of government education funding that goes to post-secondary education.
Geography > Geographic location: Geographic location of island countries.
Health > Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Media > Television > List of TV stations: List of TV stations.
People > Total fertility rate: The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their child-bearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age. The total fertility rate is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. This indicator shows the potential for population growth in the country. High rates will also place some limits on the labor force participation rates for women. Large numbers of children born to women indicate large family sizes that might limit the ability of the families to feed and educate their children.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state: The name and title of any person or role roughly equivalent to a U.S. Chief of State. This means the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address: This entry includes the chief of mission, embassy address, mailing address, telephone number, FAX number, branch office locations, consulate general locations, and consulate locations.
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people: Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people). Mobile cellular telephone subscriptions are subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service using cellular technology, which provide access to the public switched telephone network. Post-paid and prepaid subscriptions are included.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage: Hourly minimum wage at international USD (this means that discrepancies in purchasing power have been compensated for).
Government > Capital city > Name: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts: Same-sex sexual activity.
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Government > International organization participation: This entry lists in alphabetical order by abbreviation those international organizations in which the subject country is a member or participates in some other way.
Crime > Prisoners: Total persons incarcerated
Religion > Major religion(s): Country major religions.
Geography > Area > Water: Total water area in square kilometers
People > Age structure > 0-14 years: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.
Transport > Airports: Total number of airports. Runways must be useable, but may be unpaved. May not have facilities for refuelling, maintenance, or air traffic control.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places: This entry provides an area comparison based on total area equivalents. Most entities are compared with the entire US or one of the 50 states based on area measurements (1990 revised) provided by the US Bureau of the Census. The smaller entities are compared with Washington, DC (178 sq km, 69 sq mi) or The Mall in Washington, DC (0.59 sq km, 0.23 sq mi, 146 acres).
Language > Major language(s): Country major languages.
Industry > Gross value added by construction: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Economy > Fiscal year: The beginning and ending months for a country's accounting period of 12 months, which often is the calendar year but which may begin in any month. All yearly references are for the calendar year (CY) unless indicated as a noncalendar fiscal year (FY).
Background > Overview: A geopolitical overview of every sovereign country in the world, briefly examining their recent history and place on the global stage. The texts are taken from the BBC News website.
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita: Energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest."
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods produced by the industrial sector within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km: Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000: Fixed broadband Internet subscribers. Fixed broadband Internet subscribers are the number of broadband subscribers with a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other high-speed technology. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Crime > Murders > WHO: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$: Agriculture, value added (current US$), including forestry, hunting, and fishing, as well as cultivation of crops and livestock production. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources.
People > Nationality > Noun: The noun which identifies citizens of the nation
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares: Cultivable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the Food and Agriculture Organisation as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded."
Media > Radio > List of radio stations: List of radio stations.
Economy > Imports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Gross National Income per capita: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop). Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Education > Literacy > Female: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Agriculture > Farm workers: Agricultural employment shows the number of agricultural workers in the agricultural sector.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point: Highest point above sea level
Agriculture > Products: Major agricultural crops and products
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users (per 100 people). Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
Economy > Development > Human Development Index: Human Development Index trends, 1980-2012.
People > Physicians density: This entry gives the number of medical doctors (physicians), including generalist and specialist medical practitioners, per 1,000 of the population. Medical doctors are defined as doctors that study, diagnose, treat, and prevent illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans through the application of modern medicine. They also plan, supervise, and evaluate care and treatment plans by other health care providers. The World Health Organization estimates that fewer than 2.3 health workers (physicians, nurses, and midwives only) per 1,000 would be insufficient to achieve coverage of primary healthcare needs.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Military > Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Education > College and university > Gender ratio: Ratio of female to male tertiary enrollment is the percentage of men to women enrolled at tertiary level in public and private schools.
Economy > Exports > Commodities: This entry provides a listing of the highest-valued exported products; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value.
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita: Data for 2003. Number of prisoners held per 100,000 population.
Geography > Total area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways."
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership: This entry lists Seventh-day Adventist membership worldwide as of 2004. Membership is defined as baptised and active.
Government > Country name > Conventional long form: This entry is derived from Government > Country name, which includes all forms of the country's name approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (Italy is used as an example): conventional long form (Italian Republic), conventional short form (Italy), local long form (Repubblica Italiana), local short form (Italia), former (Kingdom of Italy), as well as the abbreviation. Also see the Terminology note.
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita: total length of the highway system Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Cities > Urban population: Total population living in urban areas. The defition of an urban area differs for each country. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Geography > Land use > Arable land: The percentage of used land that is arable. Arable land is land cultivated for crops that are replanted after each harvest like wheat, maize, and rice
Economy > Imports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
People > Nationality > Adjective: This entry is derived from People > Nationality, which provides the identifying terms for citizens - noun and adjective.
Media > Radio broadcast stations: The total number of AM, FM, and shortwave broadcast stations.
People > Sex ratio > Total population: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
Government > Executive branch > Elections: Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election
Health > Infant mortality rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country
Economy > Budget > Expenditures: Expenditures calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Sex ratio > At birth: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
Economy > Tourist arrivals: International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival."
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$: Industry, value added (current US$). Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration: Number of years students study at the pre-primary (preschool) level. It should be noted that not all countries require pre-primary education.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$: International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars."
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita: . Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Labor > GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Economy > GDP per person: GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000: Telephone lines. Telephone lines are fixed telephone lines that connect a subscriber's terminal equipment to the public switched telephone network and that have a port on a telephone exchange. Integrated services digital network channels ands fixed wireless subscribers are included. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
Economy > Exports > Main exports: Country main exports.
Geography > Natural hazards: Potential natural disasters.
Government > Flag description: A written flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags.
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Debt > External: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services.
Media > Televisions: The total number of televisions
Education > Secondary education, pupils: Secondary education, pupils. Enrolment in total secondary. Public and private. All programmes. Total is the total number of students enrolled at public and private secondary education institutions.
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita: Agricultural machinery refers to the number of wheel and crawler tractors (excluding garden tractors) in use in agriculture at the end of the calendar year specified or during the first quarter of the following year. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Education > College and university > Private school share: Percentage of post-secondary students who attend a private school, college, or university.
Language > Linguistic diversity index: LDI.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final services produced within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
Geography > Area > Land per 1000: Total land area in square kilometres. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.

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STAT	Palau	Philippines
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate	0.0 Ranked 183th.	4,947 Ranked 13th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people	0.0 Ranked 176th.	53.84 Ranked 45th.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -	-2.4% of GDP Ranked 68th. 4% more than Philippines	-2.3% of GDP Ranked 76th.
Economy > GDP	$228.42 million Ranked 174th.	$250.18 billion Ranked 39th. 1095 times more than Palau
Economy > GDP per capita	$11,005.87 Ranked 57th. 4 times more than Philippines	$2,587.02 Ranked 120th.
Economy > Gross National Income	$132.22 million Ranked 155th.	$80.84 billion Ranked 36th. 611 times more than Palau
Geography > Area > Comparative	slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC	slightly larger than Arizona
Geography > Area > Land	458 sq km Ranked 188th.	298,170 sq km Ranked 69th. 651 times more than Palau
Geography > Climate	tropical; hot and humid; wet season May to November	tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October)
Geography > Land area > Square miles	196 square miles Ranked 87th.	115,831 square miles Ranked 32nd. 591 times more than Palau
Government > Government type	constitutional government in free association with the US; the Compact of Free Association entered into force on 1 October 1994	republic
Government > Legal system	mixed legal system of civil, common, and customary law	mixed legal system of civil, common, Islamic, and customary law
Government > Legislative branch	bicameral National Congress or Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) consists of the Senate	bicameral Congress or Kongreso consists of the Senate or Senado (24 seats - one-half elected every three years; members elected at large by popular vote to serve six-year terms) and the House of Representatives or Kapulungan Ng Nga Kinatawan; the House has 287 seats including 230 members in one tier representing districts and 57 sectoral party-list members in a second tier representing special minorities elected on the basis of one seat for every 2% of the total vote but with each party limited to three seats; a party represented in one tier may not hold seats in the other tier; all House members are elected by popular vote to serve three-year terms
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	1.11 per 1,000 people Ranked 60th.	1.16 per 1,000 people Ranked 46th. 5% more than Palau
People > Population	21,108 Ranked 217th.	105.72 million Ranked 12th. 5009 times more than Palau
Geography > Geographic coordinates	7 30 N, 134 30 E	13 00 N, 122 00 E
Religion > Religions	Roman Catholic 41.6%, Protestant 23.3%, Modekngei 8.8% (indigenous to Palau), Seventh-Day Adventist 5.3%, Jehovah's Witness 0.9%, Latter-Day Saints 0.6%, other 3.1%, unspecified or none 16.4%	Roman Catholic 80.9%, Muslim 5%, Evangelical 2.8%, Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%, Aglipayan 2%, other Christian 4.5%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.6%, none 0.1%
People > Population > Population growth, past and future	-0.13 Ranked 105th.	0.076 Ranked 59th.
Economy > Unemployment rate	4.2% Ranked 10th.	7% Ranked 62nd. 67% more than Palau
People > Ethnic groups	Palauan (Micronesian with Malayan and Melanesian admixtures) 69.9%, Filipino 15.3%, Chinese 4.9%, other Asian 2.4%, white 1.9%, Carolinian 1.4%, other Micronesian 1.1%, other or unspecified 3.2%	Tagalog 28.1%, Cebuano 13.1%, Ilocano 9%, Bisaya/Binisaya 7.6%, Hiligaynon Ilonggo 7.5%, Bikol 6%, Waray 3.4%, other 25.3%
Government > Suffrage	18 years of age; universal	18 years of age; universal
Geography > Area > Total	459 sq km Ranked 198th.	300,000 sq km Ranked 74th. 654 times more than Palau
Government > Constitution	1 January 1981	several previous; latest ratified 2 February 1987, effective 11 February 1987
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares	4,000 hectares Ranked 180th.	5.7 million hectares Ranked 37th. 1425 times more than Palau
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use	24.2% Ranked 1st. 30 times more than Philippines	0.8% Ranked 23th.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	US$ 2.50 per hour; does not include foreign workers.	url= http://www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph/pages/statistics/stat_current_regional.html\|title=SUMMARY OF CURRENT REGIONAL DAILY MINIMUM WAGE RATES\|accessdate=23 August 2013}}</ref>
Government > Judicial branch	Supreme Court; Court of Common Pleas; Land Court	Supreme Court (15 justices are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the Judicial and Bar Council and serve until 70 years of age); Court of Appeals; Sandigan-bayan (special court for hearing corruption cases of government officials)
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita	$8,107.57 Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Philippines	$3,779.79 Ranked 124th.
Geography > Land area > Sq. km	460 sq km Ranked 180th.	298,170 sq km Ranked 69th. 648 times more than Palau
People > Birth rate	10.9 births/1,000 population Ranked 175th.	24.62 births/1,000 population Ranked 60th. 2 times more than Palau
People > Population growth	-0.13% Ranked 105th.	0.076% Ranked 59th.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary	15.66 Ranked 120th.	31.44 Ranked 38th. Twice as much as Palau
Economy > Budget > Revenues	$89.00 million Ranked 208th.	$36.35 billion Ranked 59th. 408 times more than Palau
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP	$10,500.00 Ranked 89th. 2 times more than Philippines	$4,400.00 Ranked 130th.
Industry > Manufacturing output	18.1 million Ranked 165th.	32.67 billion Ranked 31st. 1805 times more than Palau
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year)	1,994 Ranked 10th.	1,999 Ranked 31st. About the same as Palau
Government > Political parties and leaders	none	Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (Struggle of Filipino Democrats) or LDP [Edgardo ANGARA]<br />Lakas ng EDSA-Christian Muslim Democrats or Lakas-CMD [Manuel "Mar" ROXAS]<br />Liberal Party or LP [Manuel ROXAS]<br />Nacionalista Party or NP [Manuel "Manny" VILLAR]<br />Nationalist People's Coalition or NPC [Frisco SAN JUAN]<br />PDP-Laban [Aquilino PIMENTEL]<br />People's Reform Party [Miriam Defensor SANTIAGO]<br />Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino (Force of the Philippine Masses) or PMP [Joseph ESTRADA]<br />
Economy > Economy > Overview	The economy consists of tourism and other services such as trade, subsistence agriculture, and fishing. Government is a major employer of the work force relying on financial assistance from the US under the Compact of Free Association (Compact) with the US. The Compact took effect, after the end of the UN trusteeship on 1 October 1994. The US provided Palau with roughly $700 million in aid for the first 15 years following commencement of the Compact in 1994 in return for unrestricted access to its land and waterways for strategic purposes. Business and leisure tourist arrivals numbered over 109,000 in 2011, for a 27% increase over 2010. The population enjoys a per capita income roughly double that of the Philippines and much of Micronesia. Long-run prospects for tourism have been bolstered by the expansion of air travel in the Pacific, the rising prosperity of industrial East Asia, and the willingness of foreigners to finance infrastructure development. Proximity to Guam, the region's major destination for tourists from East Asia, and a regionally competitive tourist infrastructure enhance Palau's advantage as a destination.	Philippine GDP growth, which cooled from 7.6% in 2010 to 3.9% in 2011, expanded to 6.6% in 2012 - meeting the government's targeted 6%-7% growth range. The 2012 expansion partly reflected a rebound from depressed 2011 export and public sector spending levels. The economy has weathered global economic and financial downturns better than its regional peers due to minimal exposure to troubled international securities, lower dependence on exports, relatively resilient domestic consumption, large remittances from four- to five-million overseas Filipino workers, and a rapidly expanding business process outsourcing industry. The current account balance had recorded consecutive surpluses since 2003; international reserves are at record highs; the banking system is stable; and the stock market was Asia's second best-performer in 2012. Efforts to improve tax administration and expenditure management have helped ease the Philippines' tight fiscal situation and reduce high debt levels. The Philippines received several credit rating upgrades on its sovereign debt in 2012, and has had little difficulty tapping domestic and international markets to finance its deficits. Achieving a higher growth path nevertheless remains a pressing challenge. Economic growth in the Philippines averaged 4.5% during the MACAPAGAL-ARROYO administration but poverty worsened during her term. Growth has accelerated under the AQUINO government, but with limited progress thus far in bringing down unemployment, which hovers around 7%, and improving the quality of jobs. Underemployment is nearly 20% and more than 40% of the employed are estimated to be working in the informal sector. The AQUINO administration has been working to boost the budgets for education, health, cash transfers to the poor, and other social spending programs, and is relying on the private sector to help fund major infrastructure projects under its Public-Private Partnership program. Long term challenges include reforming governance and the judicial system, building infrastructure, improving regulatory predictability, and the ease of doing business, attracting higher levels of local and foreign investments. The Philippine Constitution and the other laws continue to restrict foreign ownership in important activities/sectors (such as land ownership and public utilities).
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people	0.0 Ranked 177th.	53.84 Ranked 45th.
Economy > Exports	$12.30 million Ranked 192nd.	$46.28 billion Ranked 58th. 3763 times more than Palau
Crime > Violent crime > Murders	0.0 Ranked 184th.	4,947 Ranked 13th.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet	NA	Cabinet appointed by the president with consent of Commission of Appointments
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	5 per 1,000 people Ranked 37th. 5 times more than Philippines	1 per 1,000 people Ranked 57th.
Education > Compulsary education duration	9 Ranked 122nd. 50% more than Philippines	6 Ranked 176th.
Economy > GDP > Per capita	$7,775.09 per capita Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Philippines	$3,756.92 per capita Ranked 73th.
Agriculture > Rural population	25,199 Ranked 128th. 1% more than Philippines	24,893 Ranked 133th.
People > Death rate	7.86 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 107th. 59% more than Philippines	4.95 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 186th.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders	NA	Black and White Movement [Vicente ROMANO]<br />Kilosbayan [Jovito SALONGA]
Geography > Natural resources	forests, minerals (especially gold), marine products, deep-seabed minerals	timber, petroleum, nickel, cobalt, silver, gold, salt, copper
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita	$102.93 Ranked 85th.	$531.59 Ranked 43th. 5 times more than Palau
Education > Adult literacy rate > Total	91.92 Ranked 5th.	93.6 Ranked 43th. 2% more than Palau
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km	460 kmÂ² Ranked 186th.	300,000 kmÂ² Ranked 72nd. 652 times more than Palau
People > Population growth rate	0.37% Ranked 158th.	1.84% Ranked 64th. 5 times more than Palau
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita	21.71 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 74th. 7 times more than Philippines	3.1 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 183th.
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km	50 sq. km Ranked 195th.	121,000 sq. km Ranked 67th. 2420 times more than Palau
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	69.13 Ranked 114th. 1% more than Philippines	68.39 Ranked 131st.
Military > War deaths	0.0 Ranked 155th.	562 Ranked 14th.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita	0.0485 Ranked 159th.	0.0568 Ranked 153th. 17% more than Palau
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices	2.7% Ranked 170th.	3.2% Ranked 114th. 19% more than Palau
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary	15.09 Ranked 64th.	34.81 Ranked 6th. 2 times more than Palau
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$	$2.14 million Ranked 102nd.	$51.41 billion Ranked 14th. 24065 times more than Palau
Language > Languages	Palauan 64.7% official in all islands except Sonsoral (Sonsoralese and English are official), Tobi (Tobi and English are official), and Angaur (Angaur, Japanese, and English are official), Filipino 13.5%, English 9.4%, Chinese 5.7%, Carolinian 1.5%, Japanese 1.5%, other Asian 2.3%, other languages 1.5%	Filipino (official; based on Tagalog) and English (official); eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services	76.8% Ranked 23th. 35% more than Philippines	57.1% Ranked 105th.
Economy > Exports per capita	$600.88 Ranked 124th. 26% more than Philippines	$478.56 Ranked 132nd.
Government > Administrative divisions	16 states; Aimeliik, Airai, Angaur, Hatohobei, Kayangel, Koror, Melekeok, Ngaraard, Ngarchelong, Ngardmau, Ngatpang, Ngchesar, Ngeremlengui, Ngiwal, Peleliu, Sonsorol	80 provinces and 39 chartered cities<br /><strong>provinces:</strong> Abra, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Aklan, Albay, Antique, Apayao, Aurora, Basilan, Bataan, Batanes, Batangas, Biliran, Benguet, Bohol, Bukidnon, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Camiguin, Capiz, Catanduanes, Cavite, Cebu, Compostela, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Dinagat Islands, Eastern Samar, Guimaras, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, Isabela, Kalinga, Laguna, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, La Union, Leyte, Maguindanao, Marinduque, Masbate, Mindoro Occidental, Mindoro Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Mountain Province, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, North Cotabato, Northern Samar, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Palawan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Quirino, Rizal, Romblon, Samar, Sarangani, Siquijor, Sorsogon, South Cotabato, Southern Leyte, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Tarlac, Tawi-Tawi, Zambales, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay<br /><strong>chartered cities:</strong> Angeles, Antipolo, Bacolod, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Caloocan, Cebu, Cotabato, Dagupan, Davao, General Santos, Iligan, Iloilo, Lapu-Lapu, Las Pinas, Lucena, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Mandaue, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Naga, Navotas, Olongapo, Ormoc, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Puerto Princesa, Quezon, San Juan, Santiago, Tacloban, Taguig, Valenzuela, Zamboanga
Education > Literacy > Total population	92% Ranked 9th.	95.9% Ranked 56th. 4% more than Palau
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate	48.9% Ranked 5th. 8 times more than Philippines	6.3% Ranked 146th.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index	2.04 Ranked 4th. 65% more than Philippines	1.24 Ranked 62nd.
Religion > Religions > All	Roman Catholic 41.6%, Protestant 23.3%, Modekngei 8.8% (indigenous to Palau), Seventh-Day Adventist 5.3%, Jehovah's Witness 0.9%, Latter-Day Saints 0.6%, other religion 3.1%, unspecified or none 16.4% (2000 census)	Roman Catholic 80.9%, Evangelical 2.8%, Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%, Aglipayan 2%, other Christian 4.5%, Muslim 5%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.6%, none 0.1% (2000 census)
Education > Primary education, duration > Years	5 Ranked 169th.	6 Ranked 105th. 20% more than Palau
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years	7 Ranked 66th. 75% more than Philippines	4 Ranked 197th.
Media > Televisions per 1000	558.38 Ranked 16th. 12 times more than Philippines	44.79 Ranked 138th.
People > Population in 2015	21 thousand Ranked 210th.	96,840 thousand Ranked 13th. 4611 times more than Palau
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	28.7 Ranked 54th.	28.8 Ranked 12th. About the same as Palau
Geography > Terrain	varying geologically from the high, mountainous main island of Babelthuap to low, coral islands usually fringed by large barrier reefs	mostly mountains with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population	71.78 years Ranked 127th. About the same as Philippines	71.66 years Ranked 129th.
Geography > Location	Oceania, group of islands in the North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines	Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper	10,600 Ranked 20th.	41.88 million Ranked 6th. 3951 times more than Palau
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP	7.27% Ranked 15th. 3 times more than Philippines	2.65% Ranked 108th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation	agriculture 20%, industry NA, services NA	agriculture 36%, industry 16%, services 48%
Labor > Unemployment rate	4.2% Ranked 88th.	7.3% Ranked 51st. 74% more than Palau
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000	6.47 Ranked 30th. 36% more than Philippines	4.74 Ranked 67th.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people	7.2 Ranked 120th. 20% more than Philippines	6 Ranked 151st.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita	3,934.95 per 1,000 people Ranked 9th. 120 times more than Philippines	32.68 per 1,000 people Ranked 122nd.
Government > Executive branch > Head of government	President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013)	President Benigno AQUINO (since 30 June 2010)
Geography > Coastline	1,519 km Ranked 69th.	36,289 km Ranked 5th. 24 times more than Palau
Labor > Labor force	9,777 Ranked 125th.	38.9 million Ranked 15th. 3979 times more than Palau
Environment > Current issues	inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste; threats to the marine ecosystem from sand and coral dredging, illegal fishing practices, and overfishing	uncontrolled deforestation especially in watershed areas; soil erosion; air and water pollution in major urban centers; coral reef degradation; increasing pollution of coastal mangrove swamps that are important fish breeding grounds
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	72.1 Ranked 116th. About the same as Philippines	71.9 Ranked 129th.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending	20.66% Ranked 38th. 73% more than Philippines	11.96% Ranked 91st.
Geography > Geographic location	Pacific Ocean , Micronesia	Maritime Southeast Asia
Health > Life expectancy > Men	66 years Ranked 83th. The same as Philippines	66 years Ranked 82nd.
Media > Television > List of TV stations	<p>There are no terrestrial over-the-air TV stations based in Palau, but most households have cable TV, which carries US and international channels.</p>	<p>ABS-CBN - commercial</p> </p>GMA Network - commercial</p> </p>ETC - commercial</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15527446">Full Article</a>
People > Total fertility rate	1.72 children born/woman Ranked 165th.	3.1 children born/woman Ranked 53th. 80% more than Palau
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	66.3 Ranked 115th. 2% more than Philippines	65.05 Ranked 133th.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state	President Tommy REMENGESAU (since 17 January 2013); Vice President Antonio BELLS (since 17 January 2013)	President Benigno AQUINO (since 30 June 2010); Vice President Jejomar BINAY (since 30 June 2010)
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address	P. O. Box 6028, Koror, Republic of Palau 96940	PSC 500, FPO AP 96515-1000
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people	82.62 Ranked 135th.	106.77 Ranked 94th. 29% more than Palau
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity	$221.00 million Ranked 197th.	$419.60 billion Ranked 31st. 1899 times more than Palau
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage	$2.50 Ranked 50th. 3 times more than Philippines	$0.91 Ranked 99th.
Government > Capital city > Name	Melekeok	Manila
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates	7 29 N, 134 38 E	14
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts	Male illegal Female legal UN decl. sign.	Legal except for Muslims in Marawi City
Government > International organization participation	ACP, ADB, AOSIS, FAO, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICRM, IDA, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, IOC, IPU, MIGA, OPCW, PIF, Sparteca, SPC, UN, UNAMID, UNCTAD, UNESCO, WHO	ADB, APEC, APT, ARF, ASEAN, BIS, CD, CICA (observer), CP, EAS, FAO, G-24, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MINUSTAH, NAM, OAS (observer), OPCW, PCA, PIF (partner), UN, UNCTAD, UNDOF, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNISFA, UNMIL, UNMISS, UNMIT, UNMOGIP, UNOCI, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
Crime > Prisoners	103 prisoners Ranked 149th.	70,383 prisoners Ranked 18th. 683 times more than Palau
Religion > Major religion(s)	Christianity, Modekngei (indigenous belief)	Christianity
Geography > Area > Water	0.0 Ranked 215th.	1,830 sq km Ranked 92nd.
People > Age structure > 0-14 years	20.7% Ranked 150th.	34% Ranked 63th. 64% more than Palau
Media > Broadcast media	no television broadcast stations; a cable television network covers the major islands and provides access to rebroadcasts, on a delayed basis, of a number of US stations as well as access to a number of real-time satellite TV channels; about a half dozen radio stations with 1 government-owned	multiple national private TV and radio networks; multi-channel satellite and cable TV systems available; more than 350 TV stations - 4 major TV networks operating nationwide with 1 being government-owned; some 1100 cable TV providers and some 1,200 radio stations broadcasting; the Philippines is scheduled to complete the switch from analog to digital broadcasting by the end of 2015
Transport > Airports	3 Ranked 195th.	247 Ranked 24th. 82 times more than Palau
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places	slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC	slightly larger than Arizona
Language > Major language(s)	Palauan, English	Filipino, English (both official)
Industry > Gross value added by construction	9.74 million Ranked 201st.	14.64 billion Ranked 33th. 1503 times more than Palau
Economy > Fiscal year	1	calendar year
Background > Overview	<p>More than 200 volcanic and coral islands, many of them surrounded by a single barrier reef, make up the northern Pacific nation of Palau.</p> <p>The scenery ranges from white sandy beaches with an abundance of marine life to dense jungle. Palau favours sustainable tourism, which along with foreign aid is the mainstay of its economy.</p> <p>Palau became independent in 1994, after being part of a United Nations trust territory administered by the US for 47 years.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15446659">Full Article</a>	<p>More than 7,000 islands make up the Philippines, but the bulk of its fast-growing population lives on just 11 of them. </p> <p>Although endowed with many fine beaches and a growing tourism industry, much of the country is mountainous and prone to earthquakes and eruptions from around 20 active volcanoes. It is often buffeted by typhoons and other storms. </p> <p>The Philippines - a Spanish colony for more than three centuries and named after a 16th century Spanish king - was taken over by the US in the early 20th century after a protracted rebellion against rule from Madrid. Spanish and US influences remain strong, especially in terms of language, religion and government.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15521300">Full Article</a>
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita	4,868.62 Ranked 16th. 11 times more than Philippines	425.57 Ranked 120th.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over	6.8% Ranked 107th. 55% more than Philippines	4.4% Ranked 148th.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry	20% Ranked 152nd.	31.3% Ranked 69th. 57% more than Palau
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km	43.7 people/mÂ² Ranked 133th.	278.55 people/mÂ² Ranked 34th. 6 times more than Palau
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000	29.54 Ranked 108th. 33% more than Philippines	22.2 Ranked 115th.
Crime > Murders > WHO	0.9 Ranked 169th.	11.9 Ranked 56th. 13 times more than Palau
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$	$11.22 million Ranked 110th.	$29.62 billion Ranked 16th. 2640 times more than Palau
People > Nationality > Noun	Palauan(s)	Filipino(s)
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	91 Ranked 167th.	93 Ranked 164th. 2% more than Palau
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares	1,000 Ranked 191st.	5.1 million Ranked 43th. 5100 times more than Palau
Media > Radio > List of radio stations	<p>WWFM - private FM station, music and speech</p> </p>KRFM - private FM station, music and speech</p> </p>T8AA Eco Paradise - government station, news and speech</p>	<p>ABS-CBN - operates stations nationally</p> </p>GMA Network - operates stations nationally</p> </p>Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) - operates stations nationally</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15527446">Full Article</a>
Economy > Imports per capita	$5,539.81 Ranked 65th. 9 times more than Philippines	$635.84 Ranked 143th.
Economy > Gross National Income per capita	$6,813.85 Ranked 36th. 7 times more than Philippines	$1,019.51 Ranked 97th.
Education > Literacy > Female	90% Ranked 6th.	95.8% Ranked 52nd. 6% more than Palau
Agriculture > Farm workers	2,000 Ranked 187th.	13.32 million Ranked 12th. 6659 times more than Palau
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total	12.43 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 128th.	19.34 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 98th. 56% more than Palau
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point	Mount Ngerchelchuus 242 m	Mount Apo 2,954 m
Agriculture > Products	coconuts, copra, cassava, sweet potatoes; fish	sugarcane, coconuts, rice, corn, bananas, cassavas, pineapples, mangoes; pork, eggs, beef; fish
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people	26.97 Ranked 53th.	36.24 Ranked 110th. 34% more than Palau
Economy > Development > Human Development Index	0.791 Ranked 52nd. 21% more than Philippines	0.654 Ranked 115th.
People > Physicians density	1.38 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 30th. 20% more than Philippines	1.15 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 6th.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000	203.05 hectares Ranked 80th. 3 times more than Philippines	69 hectares Ranked 146th.
Military > Military branches	no regular military forces; Palau National Police	Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP): Army, Navy (includes Marine Corps), Air Force
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people	$509.56 Ranked 3rd. 11200 times more than Philippines	$0.05 Ranked 169th.
Education > College and university > Gender ratio	215.03 Ranked 4th. 73% more than Philippines	124.04 Ranked 44th.
Economy > Exports > Commodities	shellfish, tuna, copra, garments	semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, fruits
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing	3.11 million Ranked 202nd.	51.41 billion Ranked 29th. 16532 times more than Palau
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita	523 per 100,000 people Ranked 4th. 6 times more than Philippines	94 per 100,000 people Ranked 96th.
Geography > Total area > Sq. km	460 Ranked 180th.	300,000 Ranked 70th. 652 times more than Palau
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture	20% Ranked 2nd.	33% Ranked 4th. 65% more than Palau
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership	954 Ranked 147th.	750,851 Ranked 4th. 787 times more than Palau
Government > Country name > Conventional long form	Republic of Palau	Republic of the Philippines
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita	3.04 km per 1,000 people Ranked 14th. 14% more than Philippines	2.67 km per 1,000 people Ranked 49th.
People > Cities > Urban population	74,801 Ranked 96th.	75,107 Ranked 91st. About the same as Palau
Geography > Land use > Arable land	2.17% Ranked 179th.	18% Ranked 59th. 8 times more than Palau
Economy > Imports	$113.40 million Ranked 193th.	$61.49 billion Ranked 46th. 542 times more than Palau
People > Nationality > Adjective	Palauan	Philippine
Media > Radio broadcast stations	AM 1, FM 4, shortwave 1	AM 381, FM 628, shortwave 4 (each shortwave station operates on multiple frequencies in the language of the target audience)
People > Sex ratio > Total population	1.12 male(s)/female Ranked 9th. 12% more than Philippines	1 male(s)/female Ranked 83th.
Government > Executive branch > Elections	president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held in November 2016)	president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for a single six-year term; election held on 10 May 2010 (next election to be held in May 2016)
Health > Infant mortality rate	15.3 Ranked 106th.	24.24 Ranked 84th. 58% more than Palau
Economy > Budget > Expenditures	$94.30 million Ranked 176th.	$42.10 billion Ranked 59th. 446 times more than Palau
People > Sex ratio > At birth	1.06 male(s)/female Ranked 65th. 1% more than Philippines	1.05 male(s)/female Ranked 129th.
Economy > Tourist arrivals	83,000 Ranked 138th.	3.14 million Ranked 48th. 38 times more than Palau
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita	$5,442.56 per capita Ranked 6th. 19 times more than Philippines	$285.49 per capita Ranked 62nd.
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$	$17.21 million Ranked 108th.	$77.78 billion Ranked 20th. 4520 times more than Palau
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration	3 Ranked 101st. 3 times more than Philippines	1 Ranked 200th.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$	$90.00 million Ranked 147th.	$4.99 billion Ranked 43th. 55 times more than Palau
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000	12.27 Ranked 11th. 13 times more than Philippines	0.912 Ranked 113th.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita	1,507.01 kWh Ranked 35th. 8 times more than Philippines	186.8 kWh Ranked 125th.
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita	469.23 Ranked 93th. 3 times more than Philippines	151.35 Ranked 141st.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication	17.57 million Ranked 199th.	16.23 billion Ranked 47th. 924 times more than Palau
Labor > GNI > Current US$	$205.80 million Ranked 175th.	$252.55 billion Ranked 37th. 1227 times more than Palau
Economy > GDP per person	8,074.06 Ranked 57th. 5 times more than Philippines	1,752.45 Ranked 115th.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	14.8 Ranked 106th.	23.5 Ranked 76th. 59% more than Palau
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection	15.95% Ranked 97th. 46% more than Philippines	10.91% Ranked 125th.
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000	350.78 Ranked 46th. 9 times more than Philippines	40.73 Ranked 147th.
Health > Life expectancy > Women	72 years Ranked 82nd.	73 years Ranked 78th. 1% more than Palau
Economy > Exports > Main exports	Fish, garments	Electrical machinery, clothing, food and live animals, chemicals, timber products
Geography > Natural hazards	typhoons (June to December)	astride typhoon belt, usually affected by 15 and struck by five to six cyclonic storms per year; landslides; active volcanoes; destructive earthquakes; tsunamis
Government > Flag description	light blue with a large yellow disk shifted slightly to the hoist side; the blue color represents the ocean, the disk represents the moon; Palauans consider the full moon to be the optimum time for human activity; it is also considered a symbol of peace, love, and tranquility	two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red; a white equilateral triangle is based on the hoist side; the center of the triangle displays a yellow sun with eight primary rays; each corner of the triangle contains a small, yellow, five-pointed star; blue stands for peace and justice, red symbolizes courage, the white equal-sided triangle represents equality; the rays recall the first eight provinces that sought independence from Spain, while the stars represent the three major geographical divisions of the country: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; the design of the flag dates to 1897
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita	$5,675.30 Ranked 4th. 20 times more than Philippines	$287.23 Ranked 111th.
Economy > Debt > External	0.0 Ranked 3rd.	$74.88 billion Ranked 53th.
Media > Televisions	11,000 Ranked 184th.	3.7 million Ranked 40th. 336 times more than Palau
Education > Secondary education, pupils	2,448 Ranked 159th.	6.77 million Ranked 15th. 2764 times more than Palau
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita	0.254 per 1,000 people Ranked 131st. 78% more than Philippines	0.143 per 1,000 people Ranked 152nd.
Education > College and university > Private school share	100% Ranked 5th. 60% more than Philippines	62.57% Ranked 21st.
Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment	0.93 Ranked 116th.	0.99 Ranked 52nd. 6% more than Palau
Language > Linguistic diversity index	0.077 Ranked 163th.	0.849 Ranked 23th. 11 times more than Palau
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services	76.8% Ranked 3rd. 36% more than Philippines	56.4% Ranked 108th.
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people	27.25 Ranked 51st. 4 times more than Philippines	6.22 Ranked 136th.
Geography > Area > Land per 1000	22.64 sq km Ranked 63th. 7 times more than Philippines	3.3 sq km Ranked 170th.

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