Why In the News?

Mexico became the world’s first country to allow voters to elect judges at all levels.

Miguel Angel Yunes Linares and his son Miguel Angel Yunes Marquez

Mexico

• Capital: The Mexico City
• Continent: North America
• Currency: Mexican Peso
• Political History
  • Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821.
  • It currently follows Presidential form of government.
• Biodiversity: It ranks as one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, hosting more than 200,000 different species, which represents around 10% of the world's biodiversity.
• Geography
  • It is 14^th largest country by area.
  • It has diverse landscapes, from deserts and mountains to tropical rainforests.
  • Its coastlines are on the Pacific Ocean on left and the Gulf of Mexico on Right.
• Economy
  • Service sector is the largest contributor to Mexico's GDP, making up to around 60%.
  • Key industries include finance, tourism, retail, and telecommunications.
  • It is rich in natural resources, including oil, silver, and minerals.

Mexican Peso

Map of Mexico (to scale)