MXICO

1. Basic Information 2. Mexico-Japan Bilateral Relation 3.Embassy of Mexico 4. Mexican Youth

Basic Information
Full name: United Mexican States Population: 114.8 million (UN, 2011) Capital: Mexico City Area: 1.96 million sq km (758,449 sq miles) Major language: Spanish Major religion: Catholic Life expectancy: 75 years (men), 80 years (women) (UN) Monetary unit: 1 peso = 100 centavos Main exports: Machinery and transport equipment, mineral fuels and lubricants, food and live animals GNI per capita: US $8,890 (World Bank, 2010) ClimateDiverse North: Deserts/dry Center: mountainous South: Hot and humid

Politics
Political Regime: Republic
( 31 States and 1 Federal District

National Day: September 16th /Independence Day Main Political Parties: (Institutional Revolution Party) (National Action Party) (Democratic Revolution Party) Congress 500 Representatives
128 Senators

Politics
NEW President from December 1st 2012 Enrique Pea Nieto () 2013 - 2019

World Humanity Heritage

29 sites in Mexico had been declared as World Humanity Heritage by the UNESCO

Monte Albn (Oaxaca)

Tajn (Veracruz)

Paquim (Chihuahua)

Cultural Heritage: Colonial Cities

Historic center of Mexico City and Xochimilco Historic Center of Puebla Historic Center of Guanajuato and mines Historic Center of Morelia Historic Center of Zacatecas Historic Monuments of Quertaro Fortified Cities of San Miguel and Jess Nazareno de Atotonilco Santuary

World Immaterial Heritage UNESCO

Day of the Death (November 2th)

Papantla Flyers

Mexican Food

World Immaterial Heritage UNESCO

Mariachi Music

Parachicos de Chiapa de Corzo Ritual

Songs of Pirekua de los purhpechas

Natural Heritage
Sian Ka'an (Quintana Roo) El Viscano Whales Santuary Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California Monarch Butterflies Santuary

Other Sites
16th Century Monasteries / Popocatpetl Volcano Rudimentary Wall Paintings of San Francisco Hospicio Cabaas House and Studio of Architect Luis Barragn Town of Tequila Central Campus of the National University UNAM

Mexico Japan Bilateral Relation

Bilateral Relation
Mexico and Japan share strong bonds of friendship as a result of common history and the fully committed will of the governments of both countries. The first contacts were established after the San Francisco ship capsized in the Japanese port of Onjuku in 1609.

Bilateral Relation
Mexico was the first country that signed an Equal Treaty with Japan in 1888, establishing the legal basis that Japan needed for its emergence as a modern nation at the beginning of the 20th Century.

Bilateral Relation
The importance that Mexico grant to our bilateral relation with Japan is also reflected in the frequent political encounters between representatives of both countries. This was clearly seen, for example, during the meetings between the President of Mexico and the Prime Minister of Japan in 2011. Likewise, the political dialogue has been strengthened by constant parliamentarian exchanges.

Bilateral Relation
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Mexico and Japan (2005)

This is the first agreement that Japan signed with a country outside of the Asia.
According to estimates of the Office of Mexico-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement and the Office of ProMexico in Japan, the announced investment of Japan to Mexico between 2005 and 2011 has reached $5.8 billion USD. The bilateral trade in the period 2004-2011 increased around 45%, from $12.7 billion USD to $18.4 billion US.

Bilateral Relation
Cultural exchange between Mexico and Japan has been very prosperous since the Meji Era and, especially after the signature of the Cultural Convention in 1954. Tourism has flourished too: in 2011 Mexico welcomed around 85,000 visitors from Japan, attracted by Mexicos cultural diversity, rich history, and beautiful natural attractions.

The First Japan-Mexico Rectors Summit was held in Tokyo last June 2011, established the grounds for the creation of a bilateral scientific and academic community, and the development of specific programs of cooperation and exchange.

Bilateral Relation
Mexico and Japan have recognized each other as important actors in the international arena. As an outcome of the Visit of President Felipe Caldern in 2010, both leaders made public their Plan of Action for a Global Strategic Partnership, with the aim of further collaborating in a wide range of issues, including climate change, human security, nuclear disarmament and non proliferation, where both countries have made important contributions to the international community. As President of the G-20 Summit in 2012, Mexico continued cooperating with Japan in different issues that are relevant to the international community.

All the above reaffirms the existence of a mature and dynamic relationship between Mexico and Japan. Furthermore, the bonds of friendship between our governments and societies have been strengthened in the aftermath of March 11.

The Embassy of Mexico in Japan

Embassy: Is a permanent diplomatic mission, and the person in charge is the Ambassador. The Ambassador in the highest representative of its government in a foreign country.

Claude Heller

The functions of the Embassy consist in representing Mexico in Japan; protect in Japan the Mexican interests and of its nationals, within the limits permitted by international law; negotiate with the Japanese government; and promote friendly relations between Mexico and Japan; and develop their economic, cultural and scientific relations.

Mexican Diplomatic and Consular Missions

76 Embassies 68 Consulates/ around 50 in the USA 7 Missions (UN, UNESCO, OAE)

The Embassy of Mexico in Japan

Sections Political Affairs, Communication and Press Economic, Education and International Cooperation Cultural Affairs Consular Section

The Embassy of Mexico in Japan

Representative Offices

Mexican youth

Mexican youth
NATIONAL SURVEY OF YOUTH 2010

According to the 2010 PopulationCensus , in Mexico there are 36 million young people between 12 and 29 years old/ General population: 114 million. Male: 17.8 million (49.9%) Female: 18.4 million (50.8%)
RESIDENTIAL ARRANGEMENT HEALTH WORK ACTIVITY SOCIAL RELATIONS

Young people between 12 and 29 according to residential arrangement.

Reasons to live alone for the first time:

Young people between 15 and 29 years old that actually live with their partner

Main reasons of their union or marriage

Young people between 12 and 29 years with access a public health services

More than 26.5 million of young people reported having some kind of health care or SSS, which represents an increasing of 23.3 % comparing to 2005.
Young people between the age of 12 and 29 years old that have smoked once at least once in their life

Young people between the age of 12 and 29 years old who have drink alcohol at least once in their life.

Half of the youth population reported to drink alcohol at least once in their lifetime, being beer the most consumed beverage. In comparison with 2005, the most important percentage change was among women, with an increment from 32.1% to 45.6%.

Young people by age group who do not exercise

Women between 15 and 29 years old who had being pregnant, by age group.

Young people between 14 and 29 years old by activity status

Young people between 14 and 29 years old according to satisfaction in their current work position

Young people between 14 and 29 years old according to what they like the most of their current job.

Young people between 12 and 29 years by according with the three principals uses for the internet

Main social networks used by the youth

Principal activities during free time

Young people between 12 and 29 years old according their religion

Young people between 15 and 24 years old who are currently participating in organizations or associations

Percentage of young people between 12 and 29 years old who consider that their generation is in better or worse terms compared to their parents

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