Option E - Mexico - Leisure Activities Flashcards
Where is Mexico located?
southern North America north of Guatemala & Belize
What % of Mexico’s population live in urban areas?
80%
What type of country is Mexico (e.g. HIC, MIC or LIC)?
LIC
What is the population of Mexico?
127 million
What is the area of Mexico?
1.96 million square kilometers
What is the average population density of Mexico?
66 average population density
Describe the economy of Mexico (average income and economic change)
average annual income: $9.990
economy is growing 2% annually
Why is there a lot of leisure in Mexico?
the more people work the less time the have for leisure
29% of employees work 50 hours a week
35 % of man working 50 hours a week but only 18 % of women
In Mexico, what % of the day do workers spend on personal care and leisure?
Workers spend and average of 58% of their day on personal care and leisure
What are the benefits of lots of leisure in Mexico?
- reduction in overall well being
- mental and physical stress
Where do most tourists in Mexico come from?
most tourists come from overseas (mainly United States)
What is Mexico’s ranking for tourists arriving?
was ranked number 10 in 2015 in the world ranking of tourist arrivals - almost 30 million visitors per year
Describe tourism of Mexicans
- low proportion of Mexicans travel overseas for tourism
- proportion of Mexicans travelling overseas is rising rapidly
How is the Mexican economy changing?
rapid economic growth in Mexico
