About Mexico
1. Official Name:
United Mexican States.
2. Population (July 2010 est.):
112,468,855.
3. Area:
1,972,550 sq. km. (761,600 sq. mi.)
4. Language:
Spanish.
5. Government Type:
Federal republic
6. Climate:
Tropical to desert.
7. Religion:
Recent estimates claim that about 90% of Mexicans are Roman Catholic.
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inflation rates on average. Mexico has a GDP of $1.15 trillion (2011) and has seen its benchmark IPC Index (MEXBOL) appreciate by 18% over a year (Chart 1). Manufacturing is an area where Mexico can make huge leaps with its low costs; the country is in fact competing with China in manufacturing. Furthermore, with its large neighbor in the north, Mexico has a potential partner for its exports.
are sources of innovation and productivity) and gradually decrease state-owned businesses' market share. Latest figures reveal that weakening domestic demand (coupled with falling commodity prices) led to a fall in imports. Also included in the figures is the worst industrial output growth in three years. Risks are being cited that would lead to the lowest full year growth rate for the economy in
are more productive than their less-balanced counterparts.
A respected organizational psychologist, Dr. Price has won numerous national and international awards for his research and writings on workplace issues. Two of his earlier books have become bestsellers, each topping sales of 1 million worldwide. The Digital Workplace and its Porous Boundaries, of which 40,000 copies have been sold nati
Mexico one of the most varied and fulfilled automotive markets in the world. While Lancia and Lexus are due to arrive in 2009, the only missing "mainstream" makers, Citroën and Kia, have given no official advice, although the latter has commented so in the past.
In Mexico City the "Hoy no circula" ("Today you can't drive") program is implemented. Every vehicle has a color sticker depending