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Exploring Mexico: A Cultural and Historical Overview

Discover the rich cultural tapestry and historical milestones of Mexico, from its ancient civilizations to modern society. With a population of over 109 million and a diverse heritage, Mexico comprises 31 states and a federal district, predominantly featuring Mestizo and Indigenous ethnic groups. Noteworthy figures include artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, and revolutionaries like Pancho Villa. Learn about the Mexican economy, government structure, and essential business etiquette, crucial for successful interactions in this vibrant nation.

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Exploring Mexico: A Cultural and Historical Overview

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  1. CULTURE SHOCK Mexico April 30, 2008

  2. THE FACTS OF UNTIED MEXICAN STATES • Population: 109,955,400 (July 2008 est.) • 31 States + federal state • EthnicGroups: Mestizos andIndians • Language: 12 • Government: Federal Republic • Economy: Free Market

  3. Mexican History • Several Civilizations • Aztec Empire • Independence in September 27, 1821 • Declared Sept. 16, 1810 • Mexican Revolution 1910-1920 • Felipe Calderón

  4. The Mexican Imprint • Frida Kahlo • Artisit • Diego Rivera • Artist • Hernan Cortes • Explorer • Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla • Architect for Independence • Pancho Villa • Leader in Revolution • Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz • Writer and Poet

  5. MexicanInfluenced Engineering • Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists • Aero- Juan Francisco Azcárate • Served public sector and design military aircraft • Agricultural- Juan Rafael Elvira Quesada • Served the public sector • Chemical- Luis Ernesto Miramontes Cárdenas • Discovered Noretisterona

  6. Mexican Engineers • Civil • Heberto Castillo Martínez • Social Activist • Jorge Matute Remus • Antonio Rivas Mercado • Computer • Carlos Slim Helú • Mechanical • Genaro García Luna • Electrical • Guillermo González Camarena, Rodolfo Neri Vela • José Mario Molina-Pasquel Henríquez • THERE’S a hole in the OZONE

  7. BusinessEtiquette • DO!!! • Use formal language • Titles are used instead • The person selling pays • Be aware that people stand closer together • Shake hands when introduced

  8. Conducting Business • Network during lunch and dinner • Send top executives to meet top executives • Get to know host first and then do business • Learn Spanish • Learning Exercises with NSBE w/ Lindsay and Eddie

  9. FOOD • Food from Cazuela’s • Thank you!!! • QUESTIONS?!?!?

  10. References • http://www.geonames.de/coumx.html • http://globalgateway.org/default.aspx?page=3184 • http://www.mexperience.com/business/resources/bc_practice.htm • http://www.mexonline.com/index.htm • http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9093913/Mexico-flag-of • http://www.photius.com/countries/mexico/society/index.html • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mx.html#Intro • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

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