Mexico
Becky Merson
Backround information and geographical information
Capital: Mexico city
Major cities: Iztapala, Ecatapec
Location: North America, bordering the Caribbean sea and Gulf of Mexico and North Pacific ocean
Physical features: lots of beaches, deserts and mountains
Location of Mexico
History of Mexico
In the early 1800's Mexico was controlled by Spain, eventually Mexico got fed up with being controlled by Spain and decided to revolute, led by Miguel Hidalgo the people of Mexico finally gained independence in 1821. Today Mexico is still independent and speaks the same language as they did when controlled by Spain, Spanish.
Tourist attractions
Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the largest tourist attractions and the capital of Mexico
http://iitmexico.tripod.com/mexico-city.html
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is one of the largest city's built by the Mayans that still remains today.
http://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chichen_Itza_CB.jpg
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is a beach of the coast of the Caribbean sea and is a very popular tourist attraction in eastern Mexico
http://www.hostelplayadelcarmen.com/es/reasons-love-playa-del-carmen-bendito-rancho/
Political information
Mexico has a federal republic government which means it has a republican form of government, this also means they elect a president. Their last election was in 2012 when Enrique Pena Nieto was elected. Mexico is in good terms with a few other countries they have many agreements one is called NAFTA this agreement is between the USA and Canada.
Economic and trade information
Mexico has a capitalistic economic system. Their current currency is called Mexican Peso. Mexico exports many goods like oil and oil products, silver, fruits, veggitables, coffee and cotton. They mainly export goods to the U.S.. Mexico also imports goods like steel mill products, metal working machines, aircraft and car parts and electrical equipment. The import goods from the U.S., China and Japan