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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
What land did the US gain after the war with Mexico?
1.36 million square kilometers (525,000 square miles), or 55% of the original Mexican territory.
What does a juarista mean in English?
A Juarista was a follower and/or supporter of Benito Juárez, a Mexican lawyer and politician of Zapotec origin from Oaxaca who served five terms as president of Mexico 1858-1861 as interim, then 1861-1872 as constitutional president. He resisted the French occupation of Mexico, and as a result attracted many revolutionaries that supported the cause.
What was the capital of northern Mexico in 1609?
The San Juan de los Caballeros colony, the first permanent European settlement in the future state of New Mexico
It is a crop first domesticated by the Mesoamerican civilizations that first appeared there, some 3000 years ago. As corn is an edible cereal on par to rice and wheat, it is one of the most important crops.
Your best bet is a flight to San Antonio or Dallas-Fort Worth from Cancun, or take another flight with connections in-between. Another route is to drive all the way up north, but driving time is 29 hours over a non-stop drive.
Who has a better climate for growing coffee northern Mexico or southwestern?
Southwestern Mexico qualifies as such:
Low-lying areas along southern Mexico receive in excess of 1,000 millimeters (40 inches) of rainfall in an average year. These lands are mostly tropical savanna, with fairly constant temperatures averaging 24°C (75°F) and 28°C (83°F).
In contrast, arid or semiarid conditions are encountered in northern Mexico. Rainfall in these regions averages between 300 and 600 millimeters (12-24 inches) per year, and temperature variations are pronounced, between 5°C (41°F) on winter up to 42°C (107°F) on summer months.
What job did Mguel Hidalgo have in Mexico?
He was a Catholic priest, assigned to the village of Dolores' church, in central Mexico.
Which European nation controlled Mexico until 1821?
The Spanish Empire ruled and controlled Mexico for three centuries until 1821, at the end of the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821).
What was the name of the Criollo priest who helped begin Mexico's struggle for freedom in 1810?
Miguel Hidalgo (1753 - 1811) was such priest.
Can a Venezuelan fly to Mexico without a VISA?
No. Colombian citizens need to get a visa from the Mexican embassy prior to any travel into Mexico.
Did Cortes travel from the tropical coast to the valley of Mexico finnaly reaching tenochtitlan?
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He landed at Mexico.
How often do they have elections in Mexico?
Each president has a six year term so I'd assume they'd have one every 6 years.
Does Mexico have existing trade agreements?
Those would be:
In effect
- NAFTA (Canada, the United States)
- Costa Rica
- Nicaragua
- Chile
- European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom)
- Israel
- Northern Triangle (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador)
- EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland)
- Uruguay
- Japan
- Colombia
- Peru
Already signed, not in effect
- Central America (Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama)
Still under negotiations
- TPP (Australia, Brunei, Chile, United States, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam, Canada)
When did Mexico officially became s country?
On 1821 after it successfully won its war of independence against Spain.
Which of the above countries attacked Mexico in this battle in the Cinco de Mayo?
The Battle of Puebla, which was fought on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) was fought with the French.
In July of 1861, a two-year moratorium of repayment of foriegn debt was issued by Mexico's President Benito Juárez, Britain, Spain and France responded by sending naval forces to Veracruz to demand payment. Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and withdrew, but France did not. That led to the French-Mexican War in which the Battle of Puebla was fought on May 5, 1862. Against tremendous odds, Mexico was the victor.
What is the least populated city in Mexico?
It is found on the northern state of Chihuahua (bordering Texas) with a population density of 14 people per square kilometer (36 people / sq mi). For comparison purposes, Mexico's average is 57 people / sq km (147 people / sq mi).
What cities are located on coast in Mexico?
There are several coastal resort cities in Mexico, which are considered world-class tourist destinations. Some of them include:
Pacific Ocean:
- Ensenada
- Los Cabos
- Mazatlan
- Puerto Vallarta
- Huatulco
- Zihuatanejo
Gulf of Mexico
- Veracruz
- Progreso
Caribbean Sea
- Isla Mujeres
- Cancun
- Playa del Carmen
- Cozumel
Do you need any shots before traveling to Mexico?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the routine vaccinations plus Rabies, Hep A and B, and Typhoid. See the CDC website for for more information (listed below under "Related Websites").
What is a border crossing into the US near Laredo and San Antonio Texas from Mexico?
Why do u wanna know are u stupod or something
Where is the best place for dentures in Nogales Mexico?
We go to Nogales Dental Laser (www.nogalesdentallaser.com) or Arizona Dental Now (www.arizonadentalnow.com). Both of them have better technology than most U.S. clinics. We were quoted $3000 - $4000 in Arizona. We did it all for less than $1200 in Nogales.
Does Mexico have access to clean water?
Most medium and large cities have access to clean water. You should however drink bottled water and not from the tap, as aging water systems tend to sicken foreigners not accustomed to such water quality.
