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| The Philippines is not a typically poor country- some parts of it are very wealthy. | However, poverty is still very much in existence, particularly in the densely populated areas like Manila. |
| The Philippines has a large population (around 91 million) for the amount of land available, meaning some areas, such as Luzon Island and Manila, are very densely populated. This increases the risk of disaster, as more people are likely to be affected. | Population pressures have also led to the deforestation of upland areas for agricultural purposes. The removal of trees loosens the soil, making it more vulnerable to wind erosion, as well as increasing the risk of landslides. |
| Although the Philippines is not really an LEDC, some settlements are very poor, with many people living below the official poverty line. | Some fast-growing settlements have been built near to hazardous areas e.g. Angeles was built near to Mt Pinatubo, which wasn't considered a threat as it hadn't erupted since 1380. |
| Similarly, many people live in unstable locations e.g. the Aeta tribe were living on the slopes of Pinatubo before it erupted in 1991. | The Philippines also has a rapidly growing economy which could suffer massive losses and destabilization in the event of a major disaster (such as Typhoon Haiyan) |
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