Guess what COUNTRY this is??

@getjimmy (2242)
India
October 26, 2006 6:57am CST
1.This country is the world's 12th most populous country, with a population of over 89 million as of 2006. 2.This country is a significant source of migrant workers. There are over 8 million of its citizens work in other countries. 3.This country is a developing country with an agricultural base, light industry, and service-sector economy. 4.Regional development of this country is uneven. The main island gains most of the new economic growth at the expense of the other regions 5.More than 170 languages are spoken in the country, 6.It is the third-largest Christian nation. However, various Muslim groups have been waging a decades-long armed campaign against the government for political self-determination. 7.This country is one of the only two nations in the world where all civil marriages are for life, because civil divorce is banned. 8.This country was ruled by Spain for 350 years. Afterwards, the US ruled this country for 5 decades.
1 response
@happygal68 (3275)
• United States
26 Oct 06
Is it the Philippines?
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@getjimmy (2242)
• India
26 Oct 06
yes u guessed it right.+ for u.
• United States
26 Oct 06
Yea!! for me. Thanks :-] Hey do you ever give out best responses? When I do postings like this or riddles, whomever guess right first gets the best response. I do like you though and give out the +'s when necessary.