MEXICO

MEXICO / MÉXICO.

160th anniversary of the Mexican Society of Geography and Statistics.
Shield of the society and "Próceres de la Patria".
Stamp issued on 19.04.1993.
Face value: 1.30 New Mexican peso.
Design: Maricarmen Gamiño.

Catalogues
- Scott No. 1813.
- StampWorld No. 2367.
- Stanley Gibbons No. 2107.
- Yvert et Tellier No. 1459.

The Ilustre y Benemérita Sociedad Mexicana de Geografía y Estadística (Illustrious and Meritorious Mexican Society of Geography and Statistics) was founded by Valentín Gómez Farías on April 18, 1833. It was the first scientific society of its specialty on the American continent. At first it was called Instituto de Geografía y Estadística (Institute of Geography and Statistics), and in 1851 it adopted its current name. Its founding purpose was the preparation of the cartography of the new country, with its different regions and with its new borders. The first results occurred in 1850, when the engineer Antonio García Cubas managed to finish the first general map of the country. During the 19th century, the society also dealt with the investigation of the Amerindian languages of Mexico. At present, the society contributes to the investigation, analysis and understanding of the main problems of the nation through its 55 specialized academies and their corresponding societies in the different states of the country.