Due largely to the petroleum industry, the economic situation in Mexico has improved a great deal over the last 50 years. Education is compulsory and free through age fifteen. Trade and vocational schools are popular. The National University of Mexico is prestigious, and only one-third of the applicants are able to pass the rigorous entrance exams. More and more Mexicans are earning university degrees.
Most people use public transportation.
Taxis are also common. When using unmetered taxis, be sure to agree on a price with the driver before starting out. The population of Mexico is approximately 91 million, the 11th largest in the world. Mexico City, the capital, has a population of over 20 million and is the most populated city in the world. Over 200 other Indian languages are still used in various parts of Mexico.