This section is designed to enable users to have a glimpse of the country,  the Republic of the Philippines (official name).  Specifically,  "A View of the Philippines" features the following:

• The uniqueness of the Philippines;  its geography and the diversity of its topography;

• The demographic characteristics of the Filipino people;

• The democratic system of the Philippine government; and

• A statistical perspective of the Philippine economy.

Browse also the section on provincial profiles as prepared by the NSCB Regional Divisions.