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The United Mexican States[9] (Spanish  Estados Unidos Mexicanos (help·info)), commonly known as Mexico (English&_160;/'m?ks?ko?/) (Spanish México (help·info) ['mexiko]), is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of Mexico.[10][11] Covering almost 2 million square kilometres (over 760,000&_160;sq&_160;mi),[12] Mexico is the fifth-largest country in the Americas by total area and the 14th largest independent nation in the world. With an estimated population of 111 million,[13] it is the 11th most populous country. Mexico is a federation comprising thirty-one states and a Federal District, the capital city. In Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica many cultures matured into advanced civilizations such as the Olmec, the Toltec, the Teotihuacan, the Maya and the Aztec before the first contact with Europeans. In 1521, Spain conquered and colonized the territory, which was administered as the viceroyalty of New Spain which would eventually become Mexico as the colony gained independence in 1821. The post-independence period was characterized by economic instability, territorial secession and civil war, including foreign intervention, two empires and two long domestic dictatorships. The latter led to the Mexican Revolution in 1910, which culminated with the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution and the emergence of the country's current political system. Elections held in July 2000 marked the first time that an opposition party won the presidency from the Institutional Revolutionary Party (Spanish Partido Revolucionario Institucional, PRI). As a regional power[14][15] and currently the only Latin American member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) since 1994, Mexico is firmly established as an upper middle-income country,[16] and is considered a newly industrialized country[17][18][19][20] and an emerging power [21]. It has the 13th largest nominal GDP and the 11th largest by purchasing power parity. The economy is strongly linked to those of its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners.[22][23] After New Spain won independence from Spain, it was decided that the new country would be named after its capital, Mexico City, which was founded in 1524 on top of the ancient Aztec capital of México-Tenochtitlan. The name comes from the Nahuatl language, but its meaning is not known. It has been suggested that it is derived from Mextli or Mexihtli, a secret name for the god of war and patron of the Aztecs, Huitzilopochtli, in which case Mexihco means "Place where Mexihtli lives".[24]
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Selecting The Best In Cosmetic Dentistry by Charles Zuman
Now days you can enjoy a beautiful white smile, and straight gorgeous teeth with Cosmetic Dentistry procedures that are affordable and even enjoyable with dazzling results!
Cosmetic Dentistry used to be reserved for movie stars and the wealth...
Look on what is offer with dental laser treatments by Charles Zuman
Replacing the drills dental lasers perform the same job but in a completely different way. Like something out of a sci fi movie the procedure and process that is used is simply stunning. Ask any old-timer dentist what they think of this new laser d...
Lap Band Surgery in Mexico by Andrew Jhonson
Is lap band surgery the best way to eliminate surplus body fat? Is Mexico a good location to do this operation? Find out what makes lap band surgery the most productive means of weight loss and Mexico an perfect location for getting the surgery. <...
Dental Vacations: Teeth and Tourism by Priyank Saxena
Dental vacations are packaged travel deals that combine dental treatments with vacation activities. A lot of people like these vacation packages because it allows them to take care of their dental problems without having to stay at home. There are a ...
Nigerians Venture to India for Healthcare by Sara Alfred
Middle-class Nigerians are venturing beyond African borders for affordable and quality healthcare services in destinations such as India, where family members may benefit from excellent, quality, and affordable treatments in a multitude of medical fi...
Mexicali Obesity Surgery by Sara Alfred
A young, 29-year-old woman named Carla was extremely frustrated, sad and depressed because of her weight. Like many women, Carla had endured a combination of diet plans and exercise regimes, but nothing seemed to work to take off the weight and keep ...
A Mexico Border Dentist is your answer for affordable dental care by Albert Martin
The cost of dental care in the U.S, U.K and Canada has been steadily moving up. The common man needs more affordable dental care and Mexico has recognized this need in abundant measure.
Mexico border dentist
Several towns and c...
Attending Yoga Workshops in Mexico by Zoie Alexa
Mexico yoga workshops are gaining popularity these days because they provide great experience where one can relax, learn yoga and enjoy staying in luxurious cottages with excellent room service, great food, and beverages.
There are various yo...
What is the advantage of traveling to Mexico vs. other countries for dental tourism? by Albert Martin
Many countries around the world are considered top medical tourism destinations. Countries such as Thailand and Brazil are popular international destinations for cosmetic surgery. Many people travel to India for surgical procedures such as hip and ...
Lap band surgery- U.S or Mexico by Alma Orozco
The Lap- band adjustable gastric banding system is a simple yet advanced gastric banding system that helps you gradually lose and control your weight by reducing the amount of food. It is approved by the FDA in 2001 for use in the United States. Thou...
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