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 Together, Mexico, the United States and Canada form the subcontinent of North America. Mexico borders the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the south. To the west and south lies the Pacific Ocean and to the east the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Diversity is the word that best describes Mexico's people and geography. Over 50 different Indian Groups, each with its own language comprise 28% of Mexico's 100 million inhabitants. The country boasts snow- capped volcanoes, jungle clad beaches, deserts, archaeological ruins, modern cities, upscale resorts and isolated villages. Mexico is an amazing country with a past of some of the worlds greatest civilisations and a present of amazing people.
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Population:
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100,350,000 (growth rate 1.53%)
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Area:
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1,958,200 sq km (70x Switzerland)
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Capital city:
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Mexico City (22-30 million people)
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People:
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Approximately 60% mestizo (mixed European and Amerindian descent) and 30% Amerindian (indígena - including Nahua, Maya, Zapotecs, Mixtecs, Totonacs, and Tarascos or Purépecha)
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Language:
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Spanish and 59 indigenous languages
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Religion:
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90% Roman Catholic, 6% Protestant
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Government:
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Federal republic
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President of state:
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Vincente Fox Quesada
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GDP:
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915 US$bn
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GDP per head:
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9100 US$
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GDP growth:
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-2 % (Q1 2002)
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Industrial production
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-0.7% (Jun 2002)
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Trade Balance
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-9.2 us$bn (jun 2002)
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Foreigh reserves
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45.5 us$bn (Jun 2002)
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Inflation:
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5.5% (July 2002)
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Pesos/US$
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11.40 (Sep 2004)
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Major industries:
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Food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism
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Major trading partners:
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USA, Canada, Japan, Germany
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