Today news and information zips instantly around the world on the internet. People can read information about foreign countries as easily as they read about their local news.
Each year, millions of people move from one country to another in search of work. Sometimes, these migrant workers travel a short distance, such as between the Mexican state of Sonora and the U.S. state of California.
International trade is vital to the economies of most countries around the world. American software companies, such as Microsoft, rely on international trade to make large profits.