Why is Mexico part of both North America and latin America?

Answer 1

Geographically Mexico is on the North American subcontinent (not to be confused with the United States, as it is usually known). Culturally speaking, Mexico is part of Latin America, as it shares many common traits such as language, religion an general traditions to other countries in Latin America, such as Cuba, Peru or Argentina.

Answer 2

Because Mexico connects both North and Central America.

Mexico is part of the North American continent which stretches from Canada to Panama. (For more precise geography, see wikipedia.)Central America is not a continent but a geographic region, and whether Mexico is part of Central America can vary depending on where you look. On some maps Mexico is included, on some maps it is not, and on others just the southernmost part of Mexico is shown as being part of Central America. (see wikipedia)Because North America and Central America are not, by themselves, political units with legal boundaries, the meanings can vary, as can the precise geographical definitions.

Answer 3

North America is a continent that spans Canada, the United States and Mexico, as well as Greenland and other islands such as the Virgin Islands. America is just the common name given to the United States of America.

Therefore Mexico (as well as the United States, Canada, Greenland and others) are in the North American continent.

Answer 4

Yes it is. Latin America is defined linguistically, by the languages Spanish and Portuguese (which are both related to Latin) and the language of Mexico is Spanish.

To a lesser extent, the states of southwest United States can be considered part of Latin America due to its rich Hispanic history, Spanish speaking population and Spanish named states, counties, and cities (i.e. Arizona, Los Angeles, Costa Mesa). In much the same way, Hawaii can be considered culturally part of Polynesia.

Answer 5

Latin America is a cultural region that includes all languages derived from ancient Latin, including Spanish, Portuguese and French. Hence, Mexico belongs to Latin America as per cultural reasons.

North America is a geographical region that includes Canada, the United States (commonly misnamed as "North America" or "America"), Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Hence, Mexico belongs to North America for geographic reasons.

Answer 6

Culturally, it is part of Latin America. Geographically, it is on the southern tip of North America.

Answer 7

Because it is located on the tectonic plate known as the North American Plate

Answer 8

because south of mexico is the south and it is hot but not the north