Difference between revisions of "Mexico"
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[[Image:Mexicof3b.gif |thumbnail|right|0px|The Mexican flag.]] | [[Image:Mexicof3b.gif |thumbnail|right|0px|The Mexican flag.]] | ||
| − | '''Mexico''' is a country in [[North America]], directly south of the [[United States]]. It is a newly industrialized country, meaning it is in the intermediate stage between third world and full development. However, some parts of the country (mostly in the south) are noted because of a poor economy, causing it to be the main contributor of [[illegal immigration]] to the [[United States]] to find work. | + | '''Mexico''' is a country in [[North America]], directly south of the [[United States]]. It is a newly industrialized country, meaning it is in the intermediate stage between third world and full development. However, some parts of the country (mostly in the south) are noted because of a poor economy, causing it to be the main contributor of [[illegal immigration]] to the [[United States]] to find work. Mexico is a federal republic with 31 states and 1 federal district. It's capital is Mexico City. |
The states of [[Texas]], [[New Mexico]], [[California]], and [[Arizona]] were part of Mexico until the [[Mexican American War]]. Many U. S. citizens in this region speak Spanish as their native language. | The states of [[Texas]], [[New Mexico]], [[California]], and [[Arizona]] were part of Mexico until the [[Mexican American War]]. Many U. S. citizens in this region speak Spanish as their native language. | ||
| − | Mexico | + | At present Mexico's territory covers almost 2 million square kilometers with a population of about 108 million. It's chief of state and head of government is President [[Felipe Calderon| Felipe de Jesus Calderón Hinojosa]] (since 1 December, 2006). |
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==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
Revision as of 21:59, May 10, 2007
Mexico is a country in North America, directly south of the United States. It is a newly industrialized country, meaning it is in the intermediate stage between third world and full development. However, some parts of the country (mostly in the south) are noted because of a poor economy, causing it to be the main contributor of illegal immigration to the United States to find work. Mexico is a federal republic with 31 states and 1 federal district. It's capital is Mexico City.
The states of Texas, New Mexico, California, and Arizona were part of Mexico until the Mexican American War. Many U. S. citizens in this region speak Spanish as their native language.
At present Mexico's territory covers almost 2 million square kilometers with a population of about 108 million. It's chief of state and head of government is President Felipe de Jesus Calderón Hinojosa (since 1 December, 2006).
Religion
The dominant Religion of Mexico is Roman Catholicism [1]. Mexican society tend to be conservative in certain aspects, such as family values. The current president is Felipe Calderon from the PAN or National Action Party. Calderon and the PAN are conservative.
See also