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Mexico's government is representative, democratic and republican. It's chief of state and head of government is President [[Felipe Calderon | Felipe de Jesús Calderón Hinojosa]] (since 1 December, 2006). The current president is from the PAN or National Action Party. Calderon and the PAN are [[conservative]].
Mexico's government is representative, democratic and republican. It's chief of state and head of government is President [[Felipe Calderon | Felipe de Jesús Calderón Hinojosa]] (since 1 December, 2006). The current president is from the PAN or National Action Party. Calderon and the PAN are [[conservative]].
== Tourism ==
The most visited destinations are Mexico City, Cancun, Acapulco and the border cities.
"Mexico City is the world's third-largest metropolis (following Tokyo and NYC).
[http://www.sectur.gob.mx/wb2/secturing/sect_1052_tourism_information The Ministry of Tourism], through CIAT-INFOTUR, part of the Tourist Services Division, provides free information to Mexican and foreign tourists, including co-nationals, about tourist destinations, attractions and services.
== National Holidays ==
== National Holidays ==
*Mexican Independence Day, September 16: the day that Miguel Hidalgo delivered El Grito de Dolores, and announced the Mexican revolt against Spanish rule.
*Mexican Independence Day, September 16: the day that Miguel Hidalgo delivered El Grito de Dolores, and announced the Mexican revolt against Spanish rule.
*Flag Day, February 24: honouring the Mexican Flag
*Flag Day, February 24: honoring the Mexican Flag
*Primero de Mayo: May 1: equivalent to the U.S. Labor Day
*Primero de Mayo: May 1: equivalent to the U.S. Labor Day
*Cinco de Mayo: May 5: honoring the Mexican victory over the French army at Puebla in 1862.
*Cinco de Mayo: May 5: honoring the Mexican victory over the French army at Puebla in 1862.