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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.
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What is western Mexico's climate?
Low-lying areas receive in excess of 1,000 millimeters (40 inches) of rainfall in an average year, with the wettest region being the southeastern state of Tabasco, which typically receives approximately 2,000 millimeters (80 inches) of rainfall on an annual basis. These lands are mostly tropical savanna, with fairly constant temperatures averaging 24°C (75°F) and 28°C (83°F).
What is the driving distance between phoenix Arizona and monterrey Mexico?
The driving distance is approximately 1,160 miles.
Is Yucatan Peninsula projects into what body of water?
The Yucatan peninsula bounds the Gulf of Mexico to its North-West and projects into the Caribbean Sea.
What major European disease decimated Mexico during the sixteenth century?
Smallpox qualifies as such. It killed off more than 25-50 million people, leaving Mexico with only 1-2 million by 1550.
Is the Mexican peso pure silver?
Some are and some are not.
The Centavo denomination was first used in Mexico in 1864.
Cinco Centavos (Spanish for "Five Cents") coins issued under the Empira Mexicana ("Mexican Empire") were 90.3% silver from 1864 through 1866 .
Cinco Centavos coins issued under the Republica Mexicana ("Mexican Republic") were 90.3% silver from 1868 through 1905 (except 1882 and 1883, when they were made from copper-nickel).
Cinco Centavos coins issued under the Estados Unidos Mexicana ("United Mexican States") were made from nickel 1905-1914 (20mm in diameter), bronze 1914-1935 (28mm in diameter), copper-nickel 1936-1942 (20.5mm in diameter), bronze1942-1955 (25.5mm in diameter), copper-nickel 1950 (20.5mm in diameter), brass 1954-1969 (20.5mm in diameter), copper-nickel 1960,1962 and 1965 (20.5mm in diameter), brass 1970-1976 (18mm in diameter), stainless steel1992-onward (15.58mm in diameter).
What important role did the olmecs play among Mexico s native peoples?
The Olmecs had a complex political system, a religion, and a certain system of writing, and also developed calendars. When the Olmecs traded with people they influenced Native American cultures that came later in time.
Answer: The Olmecs influenced Native American cultures that came later in time.
It literally means "Live Mexico!" A better translation is "Long Live Mexico!"
How many hours its far Havana Cuba from Mexico City?
There are non-stop flights from Mexico City to Havana, as well as flights with connections in cities such as Cancun and Cozumel. Your flight may take from 2 and a half hours (Mexico City - Havana) up to 4 hours or more (Mexico City - Cancun - Havana).
Can you take solid food in your checked luggage to Mexico?
Only if it is commercially packaged (e.g. beef jerky, candies or chocolate in its original package).
Who was the president during the war of Mexico 1845?
Both American presidents John Tyler (term 1841-1845) and James K. Polk (term 1845-1849)are responsible for such war.
See related questions below.
Where are pharmacies in piedras negras Mexico?
Literally everywhere. Check the shops surrounding the main plaza as you cross the bridge, you'll see at least 5-10 in a 2 block radius.
What is the exchange rate for the us dollar in mexico today?
Look in the financial section of your newspaper, or check out a site such as www.xe.com
How many miles from Cuba to Mexico?
The distance between the above places is 209 miles. This distance is point to point straight distance as seen on the map. The actual distance covered by a flight may vary according to the flight path chosen. Also this is not the airport to airport distance.
What US state does not share a border with Mexico?
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
California, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona all share a border with Mexico.
Chihuahua is a state in north central Mexico, bordering the Mexican states of Sonora, Sinaloa, Durango, and Coahuila, plus the U.S. states of Texas and New Mexico. Chihuahua is also the name of the capital city, which is located approximately in the center of the state.
What are the most interesting places in Mexico?
It depends on your own taste and what are you looking for. White-sand, relaxing beaches and a warm, turquoise sea? Tulum and the Mayan Riviera should be your first choice. Vibrant nightlife? Cabo San Lucas or Cancun are the places to go. Historic places? Mexico's interior such as Mexico City or Queretaro are a must-see.
See the related questions section for a broader answer, and the related links section for some photos of these cities.
How do people celebrate flag day in Mexico?
Watch CNN: huge parade, great displays of fireworks, people on the streets going to the "Grito" at the Mexico City central plaza or Zocalo.
Also, many people have a good time with friends and family alike, drinking tequila and screaming "Viva Mexico Cabrones!"
Mexican troops defeated which army on may 1862?
The "Cinco de Mayo" celebration commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza. The Battle was important because 4,000 Mexican soldiers defeated a much better-equipped French army composed of 8,000 men that had not been defeated for almost 50 years.
Why Mexico welcomed Americans to New Mexico?
When the territories now comprising the states of Arizona and New Mexico were first explored by Spanish Conquistador Francisco Vazquez de Coronado in 1542, he reported his findings on such territories north of Mexico were a "New Mexico". Since then, these territories were named as the Territorios de Nuevo Mexico(Territories of New Mexico).
When Mexico attained its independence from Spain in 1821, it kept this territories, until it lost them to the United States during the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. These lands, which were mostly unsettled due to the harsh environment and hostile native tribes (Apache and Comanche raids were common until American occupation) became the Southwestern United States, but were kept as territories (meaning no 'State of the Union' status was granted until the late XIX and early XX centuries).
When did Mexico City become Mexico D F?
From the Wikipedia:
"Independence for Mexico was declared by Agustin de Iturbide in 1821 after he and his army marched into the city. While Iturbide's regime tried to keep as much of the old order as possible, he soon had to abdicate and Mexico was declared a republic in 1824, with Mexico City as its capital. Unrest followed for the next several decades, as different factions fought for control of Mexico. The Mexican Federal District was established by the new government and by the signing of their new constitution, where the concept of a federal district was adapted from the American constitution. Before this designation, Mexico City had served as the seat of government for both the State of Mexico and the nation as a whole."
What are some missionary needs in Mexico?
Mexican people are not different from other humans. Most of them have the same spiritual needs you and me require:
- Feel the love from others
- Believe that there is a meaning for all our losses and failures
- Need to have values, such as justice and integrity
- Need to believe that there is something more beyond death
Which is considered more economically developed Mexico or Canada?
Because Canada is less corrupt than Mexico.
Mexico became independent from?
1821 is the year Mexico became independent; this happened because the rebel (insurgent) generals, Vicente Guerrero and Guadalupe Victoria, could convince the Spanish general Agustin de Iturbide to switch sides.
