Story: Filipinos

The Philippines

The Philippines

The Philippines archipelago lies between Indonesia and China. A tropical country, the Philippines is heavily populated: there were over 100 million residents in 2015. Many millions also live and work in other countries, sending money home to their relatives. 

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Carl Walrond, 'Filipinos - Arrivals and settlement', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/map/1013/the-philippines (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Carl Walrond, published 8 Feb 2005, reviewed & revised 10 Sep 2015