Written by ProfitGuide Staff
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FAST FACTS
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Population: 105 million
Annual GDP: US$637 billion
Growth, 3-year avg.: 2.4%
Forecast, 2004: 3.0%
Currency: Mexican peso
Value, March 2004: C$0.12
Value, March 2003: C$0.14
Major industries: Petroleum, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, tourism
Capital: Mexico City
Official language: Spanish, spoken by 92% of the population
Other major languages: Various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional indigenous languages
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SIGHTS FOR CEOs
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Xochimilco
20 km south of Mexico City
The “place where flowers grow” is notable for its canals, upon which hundreds of garish gondolas ferry tourists back and forth. Smaller boats hawk tamales and beer, while others carry mariachi bands. The area is popular for picnics, meaning you’ll get a real taste of Mexico — not other tourists — when you go there. — SL
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SPEAK FOR YOURSELF
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Essential phrases for business travelers
(English / Spanish)
Hello. Do you speak English?
Hola. ¿Habla usted inglés?
Thank you.
Gracias.
No ice, please.
Sin hielo, por favor.
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Originally appeared on PROFITguide.com
