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At first, the Aztecs founded the city in 1325. They called it Mexico-Tenochtitlan and was the center of their empire for the following 196 years. They located there because an ancient prophesy stated that whenever they found an eagle eating a snake atop a cactus, that should be the place they would found their capital city. You can see the symbol of this prophesy on the Mexican flag.
In 1521 when the Spanish conquistadors conquered the Aztecs, they used the same city as capital of the new colony, known as New Spain. During the following 300 years, Mexico City became the political, cultural and economic center of this colony.
By 1821 when Mexico became independent, the new rulers thought it was easier to keep Mexico City as capital of the new country. Since then, such city has been the capital of Mexico.
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Is Mexico City located in New Mexico?
Mexico City is in Mexico.
Which city is now located where tenochtitlan once located?
Mexico City, Mexico
In which two hemispheres is Mexico city located?
Mexico City is located on both the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
What city in Mexico is located where tenochitlan was?
Mexico City, current capital of Mexico.
Where is the Presidente Interncontinental located?
The Presidente Intercontinental is located in the city known as Mexico City. Mexico City is a city that can be found in the country known to the world as Mexico.
Where in Mexico is Apatzingan located?
The city of Apatzingan is an ancient city located in Mexico, and is known for it's hot climate. The city of Apatzingan is located in the western-central area of Mexico.
What is the location of the popocatepetl volcano?
The volcano is located in the Puebla state, southeast-central Mexico, west of the city of Puebla. Popocatepetl is the second highest volcano in Mexico, and is located 70 km (45 miles) southeast of Mexico City, and 45 km (30 miles) southwest of the city of Puebla.
Mexico City is located in what country?
In the country of Mexico.
What modern city is located where Tenochtitlan once stood?
It is now called Mexico City!
What hemisphere is Mexico city?
It is located on the northern, western hemispheres.
Where is Santa Fe is located?
New Mexico, its a city.
Where is Mexico City located today?
In middle of mexico.
