Education There is compulsory schooling for elementary (6 years) and middle school (3 years). The public school and textbooks are free. Religious instruction is not given in public schools. In the formation of the gap between urban and rural areas and between indigenous peoples and mestizo is clear: can not read and 27% of the… Read More »
Police officer in Chapala, Jalisco The neoliberal economic reorientation of the 1980’s was generally at the expense of the population: land distribution was declared over, obsolete industry and unproductive agriculture could not compete with cheap foreign products. The steadily growing working population could no longer find permanent jobs. Those who could chose to go to… Read More »
Independence Day: 16.09.1810 Head of State / Head of Government: Andrés Manuel López Obrador Political system: Presidential republic, multi-party system Democracy Status Index (BTI): 6.1 / 57th of 129 (2018) Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI): Rank 138 of 180 (2018) Consolidation of the one-party system President Lázaro Cárdenas (1934-1940) implemented some of the demands of the… Read More »
The many testimonies of the exciting history of Mexico today invite you every step of the way to delve deeper into the various epochs of the country’s development and to deal with them fundamentally. Special features of the country’s history The cave of La Pintada, Baja California Sur Since the revolution, the Mexican state has… Read More »
Ecological problems Environmental sector: Sociopolitical challenges View over Mexico City Almost every year during the rainy months of July to October, cyclones cause environmental damage in the country. Sometimes the Pacific coast, sometimes the coast on the Gulf of Mexico, is affected by floods or landslides. Even if volcanic eruptions sometimes force evacuations, this has… Read More »
Mexico Overview Official name: United Mexican States Area: 1,972,550 km² population: 125.9 million (2018, estimated) Growth of population: 1.09% (2018, estimated) Seat of government: Mexico city Official language: Spanish Other languages: Náhuatl, Maya and Mixteco Beach in Nayarit Climate The geographical location of Mexico is reflected in a particularly large climatic diversity, of which it… Read More »
Misol-ha waterfall Location and size of the country Geographically, Mexico is located in the southern part of North America. It is separated from its northern neighbor, the USA, by a 3,141 km long border. In the south it meets the Central American countries Belize (250 km border) and Guatemala (963 km border). With an area… Read More »
Gender ratio Demonstration against feminicides and violence against women Women were not granted the right to vote until 1953. The traditional role of women as “only” housewives and mothers is increasingly changing towards employment and responsibility for generating the livelihood of the family. In the past, young women only left home to start a family,… Read More »
Form of government The Mexican Republic is made up of 31 states and one federal district, Mexico City. As a result of the revolution in 1917, 2,445 municipalities (districts) with equal status were anchored in the constitution. Constitution and separation of powers The 1917 Constitution, which remains in force to this day, defines Mexico as… Read More »
The country in a regional and international context Until the change of government in 2000, Mexico’s foreign policy was determined by the so-called Doctrina Estrada, which forbade interference in the internal affairs of other countries and demanded the right of nations to self-determination. Mexico granted asylum to international refugees of various political origins. The political… Read More »
Mexico Economy & Development Estimated GDP: $ 1.199 billion (2018, estimated) Per capita income (purchasing power parity): $ 18,101 (2018, estimated) Rank of human Development (HDI): Rank 76 of 189 (2018) Proportion of poverty according to the World Bank: 41.9% (2018) Income distribution according to WB (Gini-Koeff.): 43.4 (2017) Economic Transformation Index (BTI): 48 of… Read More »
The Mexican economy has achieved a fairly high level of macroeconomic stability over the past 30 years, but economic growth did not exceed 3% in the same period and has recently stagnated. Industrial production in the north of the country is closely linked to the US economy. Mexico was able to successfully shift its exports… Read More »
Proportion of literate adults: 94.4% (2016) Major religions: Roman Catholic 84%, Protestants, Mormons, Urban population: 78% Life expectancy (female / male): 77.8 / 72.1 years (2018) Gender Inequality Index: Rank 74 of 162 (2018) Births per woman: 2.2 (2017) Infant mortality: 13.4 per 1000 births (2017) Macrosocial structure Ethnicity, language (s) Mexico is a multiethnic… Read More »
Mexico Everyday life Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN) Exchange rate: 25.9 MXN per € (July 2020) Time zone: UTC 6 Tiempo Central – UTC 7 Tiempo de la Montaña- Country code: + 52 (0) Climate (for capital): Cold tropical International Airports (IATA): MEX (Mexico City), CUN (Cancun), GDL (Guadalajara Entry and residence regulations Different visas are… Read More »
As a country located in North America according to countryvv, Mexico has very well-developed highways, whereas country roads often have potholes (baches) or are equipped with poorly marked speed bumps (topes). Toll motorways (Autopista de cuota) are the most comfortable and take you to your destination in the most direct way. The “Carretera Libre” is… Read More »
Security for foreigners Soldiers Due to the current spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), flight connections to and from Mexico are increasingly being discontinued. The Federal Foreign Office therefore advises Germans staying in Mexico to return to Germany immediately. There has always been petty crime in Mexico. Since the former President Felipe Calderón declared war on… Read More »
According to travelationary, Mexico stands in the political and cultural area of tension between Latin America and the USA. The rich legacy of pre-Columbian cultures and colonial times are alive not only in historical sites but also in modern society. Map of Mexico After his research stay, the natural scientist Alexander von Humboldt described Mexico… Read More »
IELTS Testing Centres in The United States In total, there are 68 test locations in The United States that offer IELTS exams. You can select the one which is closer to you. There are two types of test format available for IELTS exams: paper-based or computer-delivered. For both formats, the Speaking Section is done with… Read More »
IELTS Testing Centres in Mexico In total, there are 26 test locations in Mexico that offer IELTS exams. You can select the one which is closer to you. There are two types of test format available for IELTS exams: paper-based or computer-delivered. For both formats, the Speaking Section is done with a real IELTS examiner… Read More »
IELTS Testing Centres in Canada In total, there are 100 test locations in Canada that offer IELTS exams. You can select the one which is closer to you. There are two types of test format available for IELTS exams: paper-based or computer-delivered. For both formats, the Speaking Section is done with a real IELTS examiner… Read More »
GRE Testing Locations Decided to take GRE exam? Now it is time to determine where to take the test. This site provides a full list of GRE testing centers in Mexico, among which, you can choose one that is nearest to you. Good news is that the following GRE test locations in Mexico offer both GRE… Read More »
GRE Testing Locations Decided to take GRE exam? Now it is time to determine where to take the test. This site provides a full list of GRE testing centers in Canada, among which, you can choose one that is nearest to you. Good news is that the following GRE test locations in Canada offer both GRE… Read More »
There are 107 high school codes in Mexico today, according to the ACT. The full list is shown below by city, with name of each high school and the city where the school is located (based on the ACT official site). You can search a school code by pressing “Ctrl” + “F” and then type school… Read More »
There are 2 high school codes in Canada, Yukon today, according to the ACT. The full list is shown below by city, with name of each high school and the city where the school is located (based on the ACT official site). You can search a school code by pressing “Ctrl” + “F” and then type… Read More »
There are 98 high school codes in Canada, Saskatchewan today, according to the ACT. The full list is shown below by city, with name of each high school and the city where the school is located (based on the ACT official site). You can search a school code by pressing “Ctrl” + “F” and then type… Read More »
There are 90 high school codes in Canada, Quebec today, according to the ACT. The full list is shown below by city, with name of each high school and the city where the school is located (based on the ACT official site). You can search a school code by pressing “Ctrl” + “F” and then type… Read More »
There are 9 high school codes in Canada, Prince Edward Island today, according to the ACT. The full list is shown below by city, with name of each high school and the city where the school is located (based on the ACT official site). You can search a school code by pressing “Ctrl” + “F” and… Read More »
There are 896 high school codes in Canada, Ontario today, according to the ACT. The full list is shown below by city, with name of each high school and the city where the school is located (based on the ACT official site). You can search a school code by pressing “Ctrl” + “F” and then type… Read More »
There are 72 high school codes in Canada, Nova Scotia today, according to the ACT. The full list is shown below by city, with name of each high school and the city where the school is located (based on the ACT official site). You can search a school code by pressing “Ctrl” + “F” and then… Read More »
There are 2 high school codes in Canada, Northwest Territories today, according to the ACT. The full list is shown below by city, with name of each high school and the city where the school is located (based on the ACT official site). You can search a school code by pressing “Ctrl” + “F” and then… Read More »