1. By: Sarah Memari, Blanca Soto
Mexico
By: Sarah Memari,
Blanca Soto

2. Location Middle America
Bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico
Between Belize and the US and bordering the North Pacific, between Guatemala and the US.

3. Population 0-14 years: 31.6% 15-64 years: 62.9%
male 16,913,290, female 16,228,552
15-64 years: 62.9%
male 31,975,391, female 34,090,440
65 years and over: 5.5%
male 2,618,713, female 3,133,208
104,959,594 Total (July 2004 est.)

4. Government
chief of state and head of government: President Vicente FOX Quesada (since 1 December 2000)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term; election last held July 2, 2000 (next to be held July 2, 2006)

5. Military National Defense Secretariat Sedena including Army and Air
Force
Navy Secretariat
including Naval Air and
Marines

6. Industries Food and Beverage Tobacco Chemicals Iron and Steel
Petroleum
Mining
Textiles
Clothing
Motor Vehicles
Consumer Durables
Tourism

7. Activities Snorkel and Scuba Horseback Riding Camping Water Sports
Extreme Sports
Ecotourism
Hiking and Climbing
Navigation
Fishing
Surfing
Sun and Leisure
Golf
Beaches
Spas

8. Romantic Destinations
Acapulco
Cancún
Cozumel
Puerto Vallarta
Veracruz
Tampico

9. Holidays Jan.1: New Years Day (Año Nuevo)
Traditional celebration of the new year on the first of the month with families and good wishes.
Mar : Holy Week (Semana Santa)
Celebrated by the Catholics, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.
May 5: Cinco de Mayo
Celebrates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in May 5, 1862.

10. Holidays (continued) Sep. 15-16: Mexican Independence Day
Mexican President rings a bell to show Mexico’s independence from France and Spain.
Nov. 1-2: Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)
Remembrance of the deceased infants and children, referred to as angelitos, and those who have died as adults.
Dec : Posadas
Christmas festivities begin with Las Posadas, nine consecutive days of candlelight processions and lively parties starting December

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