Tag: Mexico

Mexico - money Local currency: 1 Mexican Nuevo Peso is equal to 100 Centavos Currency abbreviation: $, MXN Banknotes are invalue of $ 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and $ 1,000, coins valued at 5, 10, 20, and 50 centavos, and $ 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and $ 100 coins. Currency Exchange: US dollars are the easiest to change. As well as banks, Exchange offices (casas de cambio) and larger hotels change cash. In tourist areas you can often pay in US dollars in hotels and restaurants, but the exchange rate is poor. Credit Cards: the major credit cards (Eurocard, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club) are normally accepted by most airlines, car rental companies, travel agencies, better hotels, and some restaurants and shops. Credit cards from American Express are…

According to ezinereligion, in 2007, Mexico had a population of approximately 107 million people. The majority of the population were of Mestizo descent, but there were also significant numbers of indigenous people and those with European ancestry. The economy was largely based on manufacturing, oil production and tourism, with the country experiencing an economic boom during this period. Foreign relations were mostly positive, with Mexico having strong links to the United States and other Latin American countries. Politically the country was relatively stable, with the conservative National Action Party in power since 2000 and a multi-party system in place. In 2007 there was some political unrest due to increased violence related to drug trafficking but no major incidents occurred. Yearbook 2007 Mexico. The state of Tabasco was hit by the…