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Italy & Philippines
By: Brittany McMillan
Sociology PD 7
March 4, 2012
Mr. Bunner
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The Philippines are located on the Continent
Asia
Capital- Manila
Languages- Filipino, English
Religion- Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim,
Buddhist
Population- 103,775,000
*Life Expectancy- 70
Values- Centered around maintaining social
harmony. This is motivated by the desire to
be accepted within a group.
Philippines
Philippines National Symbol and
Emblems
National Bird- Philippine Eagle
 National Anthem- “Land of the Morning”
 National Flower- Sampaguita
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National Flag-
Location
More than 100 distinct ethnic groups
inhabit in the Philippines, through most
Filipinos are of Malay origin.
Subcultures
Public Debt- 49.4% GDP
Industries- electronics assembly,
garments, footwear, pharmaceuticals,
chemicals, wood products, food
processing, petroleum refining, fishing
 Agriculture products- sugarcane,
coconuts, rice, corn, bananas, cassavas,
pineapples, mangoes; pork, eggs, beef;
fish
 Currency- Philippine Peso
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Economy
Imports products- electronic products,
mineral fuels, machinery and transport
equipment, iron and steel, textile fabrics,
grains, chemicals, plastic
 Import Partners- Japan 14.1%, China
13.6%, US 9.9%, Singapore 9.3%,
Thailand 6.5%, South Korea 5.6%,
Indonesia 4.1%
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Economy Cont.
Exports Products- semiconductors and
electronic products, transport equipment,
garments, copper products, petroleum
products, coconut oil, fruits
 Export Partners- China 19%, US 13.4%,
Singapore 13.2%, Japan 12.8%, Hong
Kong 7.6%, Germany 4.2%, South Korea
4.1%
 Current Account Balance- $7.044 billion
 Current Debt Amount- $62.41 billion
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Economy Cont.
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Joseph Marcelo Estrada, a former movie actor, was
elected president in 1998, pledging to help the poor and
develop the country’s agricultural sector. In 1999 he
announced plans to amend the constitution in order to
remove protectionist provisions and attract more foreign
investment.Late in 2000, Estrada’s presidency was
buffeted by charges that he accepted millions of
dollars in payoffs from illegal gambling operations.
Although his support among the poor Filipino majority
remained strong, many political, business, and church
leaders called for him to resign. In Nov., 2000, Estrada
was impeached by the house of representatives on
charges of graft. Vice President Gloria MacapagalArroyo was sworn in as Estrada’s successor.
History
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A state of emergency is in effect for the
Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat
provinces, as well as for Cotabato City in
Mindanao. Travelers should expect
heightened police activity and a significant
military presence in these areas as well as
restrictions that Philippine government
officials may impose on travel in those
areas.
Current Conflicts
One thing that I find interesting is how
the Philippines aren’t wealthy country and
there is poverty surrounding everyone.
But they are so happy there and that is
why a lot of people choose to stay there
when given the chance to leave.
 One thing I don’t like is how there are
terrorists out there disturbing the peace.
For example, there are terrorist bombings
that are costing innocent lives.
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Opinion
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I would not like to live in the Philippines I
think I would have too hard of a time
adjusting to a whole new culture.
But I would like to visit there one day. I
have heard a lot of cool things about the
Philippines from my friends in California. I
would visit there but not live there.
Opinion Cont.
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Location- Southern Europe
Capital- Rome
Languages- Italian, German, French,
Slovene
Population- 61,261,254
Religions- Roman Catholic, Judaism
*Life Expectancy- 80
Italy
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Values- Traditional Italians are family
driven. Family comes before everything.
 Beliefs- A lot of Italians are very
superstitious. For example, they think the
day Friday the 17th is very unlucky. Some
other things that they consider bad luck
is, having the bread upside down, black
cats, opening umbrellas in a house,
walking under ladders, etc.
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Italian Values and Beliefs
National
Symbols
National Bird- BlueBird
National Anthem(The Song of the
Italians)Il Canto
degli Italiani
National
Flower- White
Poppy
National Emblems
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Italian (includes small clusters of
German-, French-, and SloveneItalians in the north and AlbanianItalians and Greek-Italians in the
south), Sicilians, etc.
Subcultures
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Unemployment Rate- 8.2%
Budget- $1.041 trillion
Public Debt- 120.1% of GDP
Agriculture – products:fruits, vegetables,
grapes, potatoes, sugar beets, soybeans,
grain, olives; beef, dairy products; fish
Industries- tourism, machinery, iron and
steel, chemicals, food processing, textiles,
motor vehicles, clothing, footwear,
ceramics
Economy
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Exports – engineering products, textiles and clothing,
production machinery, motor vehicles, transport
equipment, chemicals; food, beverages and tobacco;
minerals, and nonferrous metals
Export Partners-Germany 13.2%, France 11.7%,
Spain 5.9%, US 5.8%, UK 5.4%, Switzerland 4.6%
Imports- engineering products, chemicals, transport
equipment, energy products, minerals and nonferrous
metals, textiles and clothing; food, beverages, and
tobacco
Imports – partners:Germany 16.2%, France 8.5%,
China 7.9%, Netherlands 5.4%, Spain 4.5%
Currency- Euro
Economy Cont.
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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when
the regional states of the peninsula, along
with Sardinia and Sicily, were united
under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of
parliamentary government came to a
close in the early 1920s when Benito
MUSSOLINI established a Fascist
dictatorship. His alliance with Nazi
Germany led to Italy's defeat in World
War II.
History
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There are no current conflicts in Italy.
Current Conflicts
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One thing I find interesting is how Italy is
not a modernized country but it attracts a
lot of tourists. One thing I don’t like is
whenever I travel there one day, I have to
at least start learning a new language to
get the full experience.
Opinion
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I wouldn’t mind living in Italy, it is
completely different from the United
States but I would be willing to learn to
adjust for this country.
Opinion cont.
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I am a person that does not like change.
Even though I have moved a lot in my life, I
don’t like change. But I learn to adapt
quicker than most people. So that is why I
would say I wouldn’t mind living in another
country. I love the United States but I believe
there is more out there. If I could choose
somewhere to live I would choose Italy. I
think Italy is a beautiful country. When I get
older I wouldn’t mind retiring there because
it’s very peaceful.
Overall Opinion
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