Italy & PhilippinesItaly & PhilippinesBy: Brittany McMillan

Sociology PD 7March 4, 2012

Mr. Bunner

Philippines Philippines

The Philippines are located on the Continent AsiaCapital- Manila

Languages- Filipino, EnglishReligion- Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim,

BuddhistPopulation- 103,775,000*Life Expectancy- 70Values- Centered around maintaining social

harmony. This is motivated by the desire to be accepted within a group.

Philippines National Symbol and Philippines National Symbol and EmblemsEmblemsNational Bird- Philippine EagleNational Anthem- “Land of the Morning”National Flower- Sampaguita

National Flag-

LocationLocation

SubculturesSubcultures

More than 100 distinct ethnic groups inhabit in the Philippines, through most Filipinos are of Malay origin.

EconomyEconomy

Public Debt- 49.4% GDPIndustries- 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

Economy Cont.Economy Cont.

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%

Economy Cont.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

HistoryHistory

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 Macapagal-Arroyo was sworn in as Estrada’s successor.

Current Conflicts Current Conflicts

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.

OpinionOpinion

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.

Opinion Cont. Opinion Cont.

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.

ItalyItaly

Location- Southern EuropeCapital- RomeLanguages- Italian, German, French,

SlovenePopulation- 61,261,254Religions- Roman Catholic, Judaism*Life Expectancy- 80

Italian Values and BeliefsItalian Values and Beliefs

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.

National National SymbolsSymbols

National EmblemsNational Emblems

National Anthem- (The Song of the Italians)Il Canto degli Italiani

National Bird- BlueBird

National Flower- White Poppy

SubculturesSubcultures

Italian (includes small clusters of German-, French-, and Slovene-Italians in the north and Albanian-Italians and Greek-Italians in the south), Sicilians, etc.

EconomyEconomy

Unemployment Rate- 8.2% Budget- $1.041 trillionPublic 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 Cont.Economy Cont.

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

HistoryHistory

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.

Current ConflictsCurrent Conflicts

There are no current conflicts in Italy.

OpinionOpinion

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 cont.Opinion cont.

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.

Overall OpinionOverall Opinion

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.

My Culture- CaliforniaMy Culture- California

My Culture- My Culture- CaliforniaCalifornia

My Culture- North CarolinaMy Culture- North Carolina

My Culture- PennsylvaniaMy Culture- Pennsylvania

Work CitedWork Cited

http://tagaloglang.com/The-Philippines/National-Symbols/national-symbols-of-the-philippines.html

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html#

http://pinas.dlsu.edu.ph/history/history.htmlhttp://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/

tw_5639.htmlhttp://www.google.com/imghp