1. Mexico is a popular destination for tourists throughout North and South America. The Mexico Tourism Board maintains a website that provides news and information on the country's travel industry. Through this resource students and teachers will learn more about how the tourism sector of the county impacts Mexico's overall economic development.

http://www.cptm.com.mx/wb/CPTM/CPTM_Quienes_Somos

2. The federal government of Mexico maintains a website that provides news and information on the structure of the presidency, cabinet and judicial sector. Through photos, videos, timely news updates and in-depth information, this resource will help students and teachers understand the current state of affairs within Mexico from the country's own perspective.

http://www.presidencia.gob.mx/index_en.php

3. The World Bank provides "financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world." The organization's website provides information on its projects and research in Mexico which include highlights of the recently developed international strategy to help Mexico fight the swine flu. The data profile of the country will also help students better understand how cultural practices and economic development are interconnected within Mexico.

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/
LACEXT/MEXICOEXTN/0,,menuPK:338403~pagePK:141159~piPK:141110~the
SitePK:338397,00.html

4. Mexico is a member of the World Trade Organization, an international resource that governs the rules of trade between nations through agreements and negotiations. Students and teachers may wish to use the organization's member page to learn more about imports and exports to and from Mexico through press releases, case studies, and trade policy reviews.

http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/mexico_e.htm

5. The History Channel maintains an interactive profile of Mexico that provides news and historical information on the country's states, important political figures and cultural traditions. Through photos, videos, timelines, educational games and maps, students will learn more about the country's complex history and current status.

http://www.history.com/states.do?parentId=MEXICO

6. The BBC's profile of Mexico examines the complex political and social history of the country along with its role in international affairs. Through detailed, interactive timelines and profiles of Mexico's political leaders, this resource will provide students with an international perspective on the importance of the country's development for future generations.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1205074.stm

7. The United Nations' World Health Organization maintains a number of multimedia features that provide information on diagnosis and treatment, infection control and basic facts on diseases in Mexico. Statistics, policy analysis and expert commentary within the website will help students better understand the future development of the country with regards to its citizens' wellbeing, especially in light of Mexico's recent swine flu outbreak.

http://www.who.int/countries/mex/en/

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