During our years in Mexico, we've enjoyed learning about the country, its history, people, and geography. Below you'll find some basic information that I've gathered about Mexico.
Population – 107,449,530 (2006 estimate)
Capital – Mexico City
Number of States – 31 States and 1 Federal District
Religious Affiliations
Roman Catholic – 89%
Protestant – 3%
Nonreligious – 3%
Other – 3%
Literacy rate – 92.7%
Population below poverty line – 40%
The bottom 40% of the population share only 11% of the wealth
Many families live in total poverty and children are compelled to work on the streets in order to supplement the family income.
Languages – Mexico has no “official” language. Spanish is the most common language spoken. Additionally, over 60 other languages, mostly indigenous, are spoken.
Approximate geographical area – 1/5 of the size of the United States, or three times the size of Texas
Distance from Tijuana (west coast) to Cancún (east coast) - 3,283 miles
Minimum wage – 40 pesos per day (about $4 per day)
Unemployment – officially 3%, but a more realistic figure is closer to 25%
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