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Mexico’s territory is approximately close to 2 million sq. mt.

Mexico is a Republic with 32 states and one Federal District.

It is the largest Spanish speaking country in the world

-Accounts with a population estimated in 2008 of approximately 109 million people -Mexico is the 11 th most populated country in the world with 55 Mexicans per sq/mt

Mexico is the fifth largest country in America and the 14 th largest in the world. Mexico City’s Cathedral in the Main Block of Downtown Mexico

Mexico is the 12 th Economy in the World with a GDP that surpassed a trillion dollars during 2004 (Approx. US$8900 p/capita in 2008)

According to the World Bank (2007) it has the highest per capita income in Latin America Reforma Avenue in Mexico City

Mexico has a free market oriented economy that is on its way to establish a middle income country Santa Fe, Business District in Mexico City

Mexico is the only Latin American member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. (OECD) According to the Goldman Sachs BRIMC review of emerging economies, by 2050, the largest developing economies in the world will be as follow: Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico and China BRIMC Mexico City at night from a plane about to land in Mexico City Airport

Mexico’s City upscale residential area

More upscale areas and more vertical developments

This is the other picture of the housing within the lower income class in Mexico

Lower Middle Income Housing Developments in Mexico

Unfortunately Mexico City is one of the most air polluted cities in the world

Don’t Flag the cabs in Mexico City

Mexico’s Economy Beautiful picture of the Polanco business district, the Chapultepect Park and the Mexico City zoo

Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) is Mexico's state-owned petroleum company. It is the 10th largest oil company in the world in terms of Revenue and 34th place out of the Fortune 500 companies.Mexico petroleumFortune 500 Oil: No. 1 Revenue in Mexico

Mexican Immigrant Remittance: No. 2 Revenue in Mexico

Tourism in Mexico: No. 3 Revenue in Mexico

History of our latest Presidents in Mexico

Felipe Calderon, A good President so far

Mexico´s Economic Indicators Calendar Year Population (millions) (e) GDP/Capita, Current USD 6,2966,8846,3506,5177,4507,9508,270 Real GDP Growth -0.2%0.9%1.3%4.4%3.0%4.5%3.3% Consumer Price Index 4.4%5.7%4.5%4.7%3.3%3.9%3.8% Unemployment2.5%2.1%3.0%3.8%3.6%3.2%3.7%

109 Million People Estimate in 2008

Mexican Population Maturity Piramid

Source: INEGI Source: INEGI

The number of homes in poverty* conditions has decreased (millions of families) And the number of families in middle class** has increased (millions of families) Patrimony poverty, ** Families that earn 15 minimum salaries. Patrimony poverty, ** Families that earn 15 minimum salaries. Source: Mexico’s National Statistic Institute (INEGI) Expansion Analysis Source: Mexico’s National Statistic Institute (INEGI) Expansion Analysis

Growing Consumption Middle class purchasing power starts to Reflect in certain aspects like… New Housing purchasing New Cars purchasing More equipped homes Computer Washer Refrigerator Television Source: Mexico’s National Statistic Institute (INEGI) Expansion Analysis Source: Mexico’s National Statistic Institute (INEGI) Expansion Analysis

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