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Mexico
Mexico is a country on the southern tip of North America. Not to be confused with the US State of New Mexico, it is home of ancient Aztec and Maya civilizations. Also known for Tequila, Mariachis, Cancun and Los Cabos, this is the place to ask anything related to Mexico.
16,001 Questions
Can Americans buy houses in Mexico?
Yes, Americans can buy property in Mexico. You only need to take into account the restricted zone (which is all land located within 62 miles of any Mexican border and within 31 miles of any Mexican coastline. If this is the case of the property you're willing to buy, then the whole process needs to be made through a Mexican bank (Basically, the bank will own the deed but you will have full rights to sell, rent inherit, etc).
What natural resources is Mexico lacking?
Those would be resources that are not taken directly from the Earth. Basically, labor (human resources) and technology-related supplies and materials that increase labor productivity.
Some examples would be:
- Simple tools, such as pick and shovel
- Plow and fertilizer
- Increasingly complex machines for extraction or transport of natural resources, such as oil rigs, pipelines, or tunnel boring machines.
Has Mexico's border gotten bigger in the last 100 years?
Most of it, trough the spoils of war. The Texas Revolution (1835-1836), the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) defined most changes of the US-Mexico border.
What happened to the native Americans in Mexico and south America after the spanish conquered them?
They died from the harsh working conditions and diseases.
What is the closest body of water to Mexico City?
Two of them would be the Ajusco mountain, just south of Mexico City, or the Popocatepetl volcano, some 70 kilometers (43 miles) southeast of the city.
Is Mexico still ruled by the spanish?
Nowadays? No; it has been an independent country since the end of the Mexican Independence War against Spain (1810-1821).
Mexico was an overseas territory of Spain, meaning it was not considered a colony outright, but a territorial expansion belonging to the Spanish Empire.
Is there any ferry service from Florida to Mexico?
There was ferry service from Tampa to Progresso but has been suspended. Rumor of service being restored has been nothing more than just rumor. try www.theshuttle.com for 'more info'
No. It was part of the Spanish territories in North America, but was sold in 1763 to Britain and from there, became a US territory.
How many ocean's are there on mexico?
Only one: the Pacific Ocean. Other bodies of water that border Mexico include the Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of California and Caribbean Sea, but these are not considered to be oceans.
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Was the grand canyon part of Mexico?
The land that now contains the Grand Canyon was once claimed by Spain, and then by Mexico. Neither nation made much of an attempt to explore the region, and it is doubtful its ruler even knew the place existed.
Ten years after the U.S.A. acquired the region, John Ives stated, in his official 1858 report: "The region is of course altogether valueless. Ours has been the first, and will doubtless be the last, party of whites to visit this profitless locality."
What forms of energy do the people of Mexico use?
You mean for power plants? Oil is the most important, followed by natural gas and coal. Geothermal and hydroelectric are also important, with growing renewable resources, such as solar and wind power.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of mexicos membership in NAFTA?
After the establishment of NAFTA, Mexico was relieved of tariffs on its exports to the US and Canada. It was a major benefit for Mexico's economy in particular. Also, because NAFTA lifts tariffs off trade between North American countries, US and Canada imports are also cheaper in Mexico. Mexico is arguably the country that benefited the most from NAFTA.
What are the major cities in Mexico?
Some include:
- Mexico City (country's capital)
- Monterrey
- Guadalajara
- La Paz
- Los Cabos
- Mazatlan
- Queretaro
- San Miguel de Allende
- Veracruz
- Cancun
- Acapulco
- Morelia
- Puebla
- Toluca
- Tijuana
- Leon
- Juarez
- Torreon
- Nuevo Laredo
How does Mexico celebrate Kwanzaa?
By virtue of being an overwhelmingly Roman Catholic country, Mexico does not celebrate Kwanzaa, as it is a celebration of African origin that started as recently as 1967. Afro-Mexicans, or Mexican people with African ancestry, were brought into Mexico during the 16th and 17th centuries, and have been largely assimilated into the general population in cultural terms.
What are the 2 smallest states in Mexico?
The three smallest states in Mexico are: Tlaxcala, Morelos and Colima.
What town in Mexico was where the French were defeated?
It is a 2 million city, capital city of the state of Puebla and named (officially) as Puebla de Zaragoza. Its coordinates are: 19°02'43''N 98°11'51''W
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of 4,000 poorly equipped Mexican over 8,000 well equipped French soldiers.
For an Alliance that provided German victory, Mexico would have received back the lands of the Gadsden Purchase, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Mexican President Carranza formally declined the offer. Many still contend that it was a British hoax designed to bring America into WW One.
Do you need a passport to fly to Mexico?
A passport is needed to fly to Mexico, Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda (as of Jan. 23, 2007).
Homeland Security issued a temporary ruling in June 2007 that allowed air travelers to fly as long as they carried proof that their passports were pending, but that allowance expired Sept. 30, 2007.
Land and Sea Travel:
Jan. 28, 2008: U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either 1) a WHTI-compliant document (e.g. a passport), OR 2) a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license), AND proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate).
At some date in the summer of 2008, land and sea travel will require having either a U.S. passport; a U.S. passport card; a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, FAST, or SENTRI; a valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business; or a valid U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders.
For more information, call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778, or go to www.travel.state.gov.
How did relations change with Mexico after Mexican independence?
The Texas War for Independence or the Texas Revolution was an armed conflict between American settlers and the Mexican military leading to the creation of the Republic of Texas in 1836. While the US did not directly encourage the settlers to rebel against the Mexican authorities (in most part because the still young nation did not wish to sour their relationship to the neighbors to the South), many young men from the US supported Texas's actions and joined its cause. Due to this, the relationship between US and Mexico took a turn for the worst. However, it is important to note that the annexation of Texas into the Union under President John Tyler and the Mexican- American War (essentially a land grab attempt by President James Polk) soon after made significantly larger ripples in the relationship between the US and Mexico.
What is the name for a half Mexican half American girl?
He/she is an Afro-Mexican. There aren't many in Mexico, as they have progressively been integrated into the general population.
What is the capital of the nation whose northern border is the United States?
The United States qualifies as such. Its capital is Washington, DC.
