Mexico (location of CIMMYT headquarters)

CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center) has its headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico is in North America, bordered by the United States to the north, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean to the east, Central America to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. The country features diverse landscapes including mountains, deserts, and forests, with a rich cultural history. Its central location in the Americas makes it a strategic hub for agricultural research and collaboration, helping to develop improved crop varieties to enhance food security worldwide.