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            MEXICO
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Mexico is the most southerly
country in North America. It
is a land of volcanic mountain
ranges and high plateaux, with
coastal lowlands along the
Pacific and the Gulf of
Mexico. In the north there are
arid and semi-arid conditions,
while in the south there is a
humid tropical climate. Some
30% of the labour force are
involved in agriculture,
growing maize, wheat, kidney
beans and rice for
subsistence, and coffee,
cotton, fruit and vegetables
for export. Mexico is the
world's largest producer of
silver and has large reserves
of oil and natural gas.
Developing industries are
petrochemicals, textiles,
motor vehicles and food
processing.

Area (Sq. Km.): 1,972,545

Population: 88,560,000

Capital: Mexico City

Language:
Spanish

Religion:
Roman Catholic 97%

Government Type:
Federal republic

Currency: Mexican peso

Embassy:
8 Halkin Street
London
SW1X 7DW
0171-235-6351

Mexico has a booming tourist
industry both from Europe and
from the States. Acapulco on
Mexico's south west coast is a
very popular spot, especially
for American tourists.
Over the last couple of years
the Yucatan peninsula has been
developed and especially the
tailor made holiday resort of
Cancun which has received
favourable reports from many
UK visitors after it was
featured by Airtours holidays.
(Not featured in 1993)

Acapulco and nearby beaches
are truly magnificent and are
particularly good for water-
sport enthusiast.

Mexico Excursions:
Mexico has a rich Aztec/Toltec
heritage and there are many
temple sites scattered
throughout the country.
Excursions are recommended to:
Teotihuacan
Tula
Guadalajara
Mitla
The Independence Trail

National Airlines:
Mexicana
Aeromexico

Airports:
Mexico City
Guadalajara
Monterrey
Acapulco

Sea:
Major cruise ports at
Acapulco, Cozumel, Tampico and
Mazatlan.

Accommodation:
Very varied range, including
some top of the range luxury
hotels.

Electricity: 110 volts

Time zones:
Mexico spans three different
time zones:
General Mexico time is GMT-6.
Mountain time is GMT-7
Pacific time is GMT-8

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Foreign Office Advice:

The situation in central
Chiapas remains tense.
Travellers should avoid the
area between Tuxtla Gutierrez,
Palenque and the Guatemalan
border until further notice.

There is a risk of robbery in
urban areas. Particular care
should be taken on public
transport. Use only official
airport taxis. Excepting first
class buses on toll highways,
there is a risk of robbery
outside cities at night,
particularly in Oaxaca,
Chiapas, Campeche, Guerrero
and Tabasco. Avoid isolated
beaches.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129