
Key Stats
Capital: Mexico City
Population: 124.5 million
Average life expectancy: 76 years
Literacy rate: 95%
Population living below poverty line: 46%
Population without electricity: 1.2 million
Population without access to safe drinking water: 4.9 million
Most widely spoken language: Spanish
Source: The World Factbook
About Mexico
Mexico is a vibrant country of colorful traditions and culture. It has a vast history of ancient civilizations and indigenous populations, more than 60 of which are represented there today. Home to one of the largest cities in the world, Mexico City, the country also faces problems of overpopulation and citizens living in poverty. A top producer of the world's silver, Mexico has a long tradition of jewelry making. Most of the fine jewelry is made in silver, with the most important center being Taxco, Guerrero.

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Artisans in Mexico
Artisans in Taxco el Viejo are able to earn a livable, steady income to provide for their basic needs through fair trade.Read More »