Mexico

The Filthy Rich IB Project

BY: Geraldinne Cruz

The border countries of Mexico are

Belize, Guatemala, and the United
States.

Mexico

Coastal areas: hot and humid climate, especially

during summer
Areas located on land at higher elevations (5,200 ft
above sea level) : dryer than the coastal areas and
more mild temperatures
Mexico City (7545.93 ft above sea level) & San Miguel
de Allende : capable of reach freezing temperatures
during winter

Climate

United States

Severe weather is common during spring and summer

Winters in the southern states are gentle while in the
northern states contain low temperatures and heavy
snow
summers are hot and humid in the southern states and
plains
Florida and California are endless summers
The east side has warm summers with cool mornings and
pleasant evening conditions

Communication

Communication
Telephones
Public phones using
alternative carriers
Internet telephony
Internet and emails
Mexican postal system
Faxes sent and recieved

Culture

92.7% of the Mexican population speaks spanish

88% are roman catholic
eat food such as tacos, enchiladas, tamales, and nachos
USUALLY CONSIDER BUSINESS AND FAMILY AT HIGH VALUE
aND DEPENDING ON BELIEFS, CELEBRATE DIFFERENT TRADITIONS AND HOLIDAYS,
INCLUDING MOST OF THE HOLIDAYS CELEBRATED IN THE uNITED sTATES

Currency

1 Mexican Peso is equal to

0.055 US Dollar

Tamales

Food

Nachos

Enchiladas

Compared to the United States

Mexico is the country at which is
located at the south of the border
of the United States

Exports

Crude petroleum
Cars
Vehicle parts
Delivery trucks
Computers

Imports

Refined petroleum
Vehicle parts
Integrated circuits
Computers
Cars

Military

The Mexican military is made up of three different service

branches; the Mexican Army, the Mexican Army, and the
Mexican Navy

Natural resources

silver
copper
salt
fluorspar
iron
manganese
sulfur

phosphate
zinc
tungsten
molybdenum
mercury
gold
gypsum

Petroleum

Religion

About 88% of the mexican population is classified as roman catholic

About 5% is classified as protestants and evangelicals

Mexican President
The Mexican president is currently, Enrique Pea Nieto. I believe the president should be impeached. If
the president was impeached I would run for president. I would keep the promises I made to the citizens
so that they could vote for me and complete those promises. I would be able to make sure to help all the
citizens that are living in poverty through special programs. I would also make sure to use all the
taxes collected towards the poverty programs and to make Mexico better.

Technology
There has been little development in Mexicos S&T (Science & technology) programmes in the recent past year
Major dependency on imported technology
Buys 94% of its technology; 6% is invented by Mexico
Because of the decrease in ideas for technology, Mexico has lost what is equal to $3 million US dollars in the past year
Out of the whole population in Mexico, only one in every 10,000 has a PhD

tradition
On September 26, it is Mexicos independence day when mexicans gained their freedom from the spanishborn ruling class
On November 1st, Saints day, all the innocent children that have passed away are honored
On November 2nd, souls day, older loved ones that passed away are honored
On december 16th, the christmas season starts with las posadas, where children go from door to door
acting reenacting Joseph and Mary when they were looking for shelter
On January 6th, children get their gifts due to three kings day
On December 12th, mexicans honor our lady of guadalupe with parades and religious celebrations
On May 5th, is when mexicans celebrate their victory against the french during the Franco-Mexican war,
( began 1861, ended 1867) with parades, performances by mariachis, along with street festivals

Transportation

Airplane
Bus
Private car
Taxi
Train
Boat, ferry, or ship
metro
colectivo
mototaxi
burro

Poor

Living Conditions

Rich

Usually live in shacks or on

the streets

Have luxurious mansions

Usually make a fire to work

as a stove for cooking food

Are able to cook with

ease in a regular kitchen

Sleep on the streets or

most times on the floor if
there is no bed
Beds are made out of
natural resources

Sleep on regulars beds,

most likely bought at the
store

Use cars or are able to

afford any sort of
transportation

Do not have many options

in transportation, may be
made out of natural
resources

Tax Haven
What is Tax Haven?
Tax Haven is a certain country or independent area with taxes that are collected
at a small rate.
Mexicos tax haven is located in the whole country of mexico and the tax rate is
40.1% less than the United States, 29.64% average.

what is Kleptocracy?
Kleptocracy is a type of ruler in control over an area, uses its political power as
an advantage to steal their countrys resources.

Unemployment rate
The Unemployment rate average, between the years
1994 and 2015, is 3.82% while in the United States
the unemployment rate was 5.5% during may 2015.
The rate of poverty in mexico is 53.2%

What is Transparency International ?

Transparency international is a global movement with a mission to help the
world get rid of corruption by working together with governments, businesses
and citizens to cease the abusing of power, bribery, and secret deals.
Transparency International helps to give voice to the victims along with
witnesses of corruption.

Green
stands
for hope

The Flag

White stands for

unity

Red
stands
for the
blood of
the her0es

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