The Philippines is a somewhat small country; its total land area (excluding coastal waters) is about that of the state of Arizona, and makes it the 73rd-largest country in the world. Its population, however, is almost 100 million people, making it the 12th-largest country in terms of population. It is an increasingly modern country with a rapidly expanding infrastructure. In the city of Cebu, you can see high-rises and other buildings being constructed everywhere, with an enormous need for steel and concrete.