Monterrey (Spanish pronunciation: [monteˈrei] ( listen)), is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico.[1] The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico[2][3] and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the base of many significant international corporations.[4] Until recently, the city had been regarded as the safest in Latin America. Recently, however, it has become one of the most dangerous due to the cartels (such as the "Zetas") and narcotization. [4] Furthermore, Monterrey is Mexico's second richest city, and the world's 63rd richest, with an economy that had a 2008 GDP of USD $102 billion.[5] Monterrey is one of Mexico's most developed cities, with the highest per capita income in the nation, and is regarded as a highly developed city.[3][4] Although rich in history and culture, Monterrey is often regarded as the most "Americanized" city in entire country, even above the cities along the U.S-Mexico border.[6]
Monterrey as an important industrial and business center hosts an array of Mexican companies, including Pemex, Lanix Electronics, CEMEX, Vitro, Zonda Telecom, Mercedes-Benz Mexico, OXXO, Mastretta, BMW de Mexico, Mabe Grupo Bimbo, DINA S.A., Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Brewery (Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma), formerly fully owned by FEMSA now jointly owned with Heineken[7][8] and Alestra Telecommunications. Monterrey is also home to international companies such as Sony, Toshiba, Carrier, Whirlpool, Samsung, Toyota, Daewoo, Ericsson, Nokia, Dell, Boeing, HTC, General Electric, Gamesa, LG, SAS Institute and Teleperformance, among others.[3][9][10]
Monterrey is located in northeast Mexico, at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental. The recorded history of Monterrey starts in 1596, with its founding by Diego de Montemayor. In the years after the Mexican War of Independence, Monterrey became an important business center. With the establishment of Fundidora Monterrey, the city experienced industrial growth.
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monterrey%2C_Nuevo_Leon%2C_Mexico