Chiapas

Chiapas is a state in Mexico. It is in the southwest corner, bordered by Guatemala and the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the poorest states in Mexico, with 40% of the population suffering from malnutrition. Much of the people of Chiapas are at least predominately Mayan and it is home to several Mayan ruins. A significant amount of the population of Chiapas is made up of rural farmers, and since so much of the population is indigenous, many do not speak Spanish.