Map Zones - Mexico Map Learn about the country's language, geography, history, population, culture, currency, government, people, and economy. http://kids.mapzones.com/world/mexico/
Extractions: Mexico Introduction Back to Top Mexico, in full United Mexican States (in Spanish, Estados Unidos Mexicanos), federal republic in North America, bordered on the north by the United States; on the east by the United States, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea; on the south by Belize and Guatemala; and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Mexican federal jurisdiction extends, in addition to Mexico proper, over a number of offshore islands. The area of the country is 1,958,201 sq km (756,066 sq mi). The capital and largest city is Mexico City. Population 95,772,462 (1996 official estimate) Population Density 49 people/sq km (127 people/sq mi) (1996 estimate) Urban/Rural Breakdown 71% Urban 29% Rural Largest Cities Mexico City8,236,960 Guadalajara1,628,617 Monterrey1,064,197 Puebla1,057,454 (1990 census) Largest Metropolitan Areas Mexico City15,047,685 Guadalajara1,650,205 Monterrey1,069,238 Puebla1,454,526 (1990 census) Ethnic Groups 60% Mestizo 30% Native American 10% European mainly of Spanish descent Languages Official Language Spanish Other Languages Native American languages Religions 93% Roman Catholicism 7%Other including Protestantism and Judaism Mexico Provinces Back to Top 31 states (estados, singular - estado) and 1 federal district* (distrito federal); Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Campeche, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Coahuila de Zaragoza, Colima, Distrito Federal*, Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Mexico, Michoacan de Ocampo, Morelos, Nayarit, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro de Arteaga, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosi, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz-Llave, Yucatan, Zacatecas
MEXICAN LAW A collection of Internet resources from the United States and mexico focusing on laws of mexico. Listings include government agencies, academic institutions, international organizations, and commercial sites; from the University of San Diego School of Law. http://www.mexlaw.com/guide.html
Extractions: (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/glin/mexico.html) Content: This site provides a description of several web sites on Mexican law (without providing the corresponding addresses!). It includes, inter alia, the well-known Mexican sites from a) INFOJUS, Legal Research Institute (IIJ), UNAM; b) the government of Mexico: the Presidency, Chamber of Deputies, Senate, etc.; c) Other miscellaneous sites. Special recognition is given to the site from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, NAFTA-related, in Canada which includes: 1) A Summary of Mexico's Legal System (in English, Spanish and French); 2) The environmental laws of Mexico, Canada and the United States (in English, Spanish and French). Unfortunately, the information contained is outdated since this site was last revised in May 10, 1996. b) Academic Institutions UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, Tarlton Law Library Resources on Aztec and Maya
Extractions: Welcome The Wheelers Guide covers listings for the United States, Canada and Mexico, describing and locating government and privately operated parks serving campers and RVers. The Guide's format is concise, printed on a fine calendared stock with a readable typeface, making the Wheelers Guide very easy to use! Private enterprise parks and campgrounds are rated with stars from 1 to 5, (5 being the highest) by Wheelers VIP Reporters, who are campers and/or RVers who stay at least overnight to assign a star rating. These same establishments that have been rated by Wheelers also have their phone numbers and mail addresses printed in their listings. A TOLL-FREE Reservation System makes bookings for campers and RVers at ADVERTISED parks and campgrounds. This service is limited to advertisers.
Mexico Information Center mexico's official government agency promoting Mexican exports and fostering foreign investment to the country. http://www.mexico-trade.com
LEAG Network encouraging cooperation among government, academic, and industry partners to address the continuing environmental decline of the lower Mississippi River/Gulf of mexico estuary system. http://www.leag.org
Extractions: International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-mail Services CNNtoGO Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com "Y Tu Mama Tambien" is one of a string of recent Mexican films that have garnered applause and profits abroad. Story Tools YOUR E-MAIL ALERTS Follow the news that matters to you. Create your own alert to be notified on topics you're interested in. Or, visit Popular Alerts for suggestions. Manage alerts What is this? MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexicans fear a cultural revival that has produced films like "Y Tu Mama Tambien" will be sabotaged if the government goes ahead with a proposal to cut much of its funding for the arts. President Vicente Fox's proposal to get rid of everything from government-owned movie studios to the national news agency has sparked fears that Mexico will be overwhelmed by an American cultural invasion. "We will be left to the mercy and whims of distributors of Hollywood's worst productions," author Laura Esquivel said during a protest meeting Thursday of writers, directors, artists and producers at Mexico's Congress building. "It would be ignorant to think that Mexican cinema could really survive without a mix of public and private support," said Esquivel, who wrote the script for the 1992 movie "Como Agua Para Chocolate," or "Like Water for Chocolate." The movie was based on Esquivel's novel of the same name.
Extractions: MEXICO CITY (CNN) With hundreds dead and tens of thousands homeless from a week of flooding across southeastern Mexico, a tide of blame is rising against Mexico's government for the high death toll and slow response to the disaster. Official accounts say 349 people have died in the floods and mudslides that accompanied a storm that never even reached tropical storm strength as it churned offshore in the Gulf of Campeche for more than a week. Officials believe that number could go as high as 600.
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Lorenzo Boturini Benaducci Native of Milan who went to mexico in 1736 by permission of the Spanish government and remained there eight years, familiarizing himself with the Nahuatl or Mexican language. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02710a.htm
City Of Gulf Shores Features the Gulf of mexico community with information on local events, government, and area facilities. http://www.ci.gulf-shores.al.us/
Extractions: call 800-745-7263 or email them at info@gulfshores.com Chamber of Commerce MUNICIPAL LINKS OF INTEREST: The City of Gulf Shores' Comprehensive Plan The City of Gulf Shores is the home of a well developed, scenic community located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf Shores is nationally acclaimed for its fishing, signature golf courses, ever-growing calendar of community events, rich southern charm and hospitality; and the Climate is Great! The City of Gulf Shores is preparing more information to add to these web pages. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. For further information please contact, Lisa
