The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7,000 islands located in Southeast Asia. It has a population of over 100 million people and is the world's 12th most populated country. The Philippines has a tropical maritime climate and terrain that is mostly mountainous with over 100 active volcanoes. The country has a democratically-elected government and its major industries include agriculture, fishing, and forestry. Tagalog and English are the most widely spoken languages.