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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
How far is it from Greenville South Carolina to Cancun Mexico?
Columbia (capital and largest city of SC) is 1538 kilometers (956 miles) away from Cancun, Mexico.
Why might a company move ots prodution factory from Texas to Mexico?
To take advantage of lower production costs, including wages and tax incentives from the Mexican government.
What river flows from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico?
The Mississippi River starts in Minnesota and eventually drains into the Gulf of Mexico.
What does sombrero mean in Mexico?
It is a hat attributed to Mexicans. However, there are many kinds of hats Mexicans wear, but the stereotypical Mexican sombrero is not one of them.
The charro or mariachi-style Mexican sombrero became famous during the 1910-1921 Mexican Revolution, when many people from rural communities were photographed wearing them; famous revolutionary generals Francisco 'Pancho' Villa and Emiliano Zapata were fond on wearing such kind of hats. Almost a century later, the sombrero is as fashionable to Mexicans as the top hat - worn by president Abraham Lincoln - or boater hat - worn by traditional barbershop quartets - are to Americans.
Present-day Mexicans use other types of protection from the sun, such as caps and cowboy hats. Only mariachis and charros use sombreros, mostly for presentation or festivity purposes. On the other hand, sombreros are one of the many handcrafts Mexican vendors offer to American, Canadian and European tourists and are sold at good prices - at least for a couple of American dollars.
How many miles from the us border to Tijuana Mexico?
It depends. The San Ysidro and Otay Mesa communities, belonging to greater San Diego are right across the US-Mexico border, so distance would be 0. If you are counting from the San Diego city center, distance would be around 22 miles. If you count from Miramar in northern San Diego, you would need to drive over 35 miles to the border.
Of course, since 1947 women were granted the right to vote in Mexico.
What is the value of a 1993 one peso Mexico coin?
It's not 1 dollar, it's 1 peso. Mexico uses the "$" symbol to stand for pesos.
The peso's value has fluctuated over the last 10 years but it's been around 7 to 10 US cents recently (2011-2012).
Are Mexicans descendants of Chinese?
No not all mexicans are descendants of the aztec people some are myan i myself is mexican and i am a descendent of the aztecs but no not all mexicans are aztecs just remember of the myans
What is the chief mountain range of Mexico?
The chief mountain system in Mexico are the three Sierra Madre mountain ranges:
- Sierra Madre Occidental (Western Sierra Madre)
- Sierra Madre Oriental (Eastern Sierra Madre)
- Sierra Madre del Sur (Southern Sierra Madre)
Who pillaged Mexico in the early 1500's and then controlled Mexico for many years?
The Spanish Empire qualifies as such. Mexico (or New Spain, as it was called at the time) was ruled by a viceroy, appointed by the Spanish King. The last viceroy was Juan O'Donoju (1762 - 1821).
What are three major cities in Mexico and why?
Area of Mexico City (19,231,829):
- City boundaries only: 1,485 square kilometers (573.36 sq mi)
- Metropolitan area: 7,854 square kilometers (3,032.4 sq mi)
Area of Guadalajara (4,095,853):
- City boundaries only: 151 square kilometers (58.3 sq mi)
- Metropolitan area: 2,734 square kilometers (1,055.6 sq mi)
Area of Monterrey (3,664,331):
- City boundaries only: 860.7 square kilometers (332.3 sq mi)
- Metropolitan area: 5,346.8 square kilometers (2,064.4 sq mi)
How many people have immigrated from Mexico to the us?
Between 30 and 45 million. There are not precise statistics, as many Mexican people were already inhabiting the US southwest even before it was acquired during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) or immigrated into the United States ever since, and there are up to 12 million illegal immigrants who aren't properly accounted for. Nowadays, there are approximately 32 million Mexican-American residents in the United States.
What are some states in Tabasco Mexico?
I guess you mean the capital city of the state of Tabasco in Mexico. It is the city of Villahermosa, close to the Gulf of Mexico.
What part of Mexico is Veracruz in?
The state of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave is in east central Mexico, North America. The city of Veracruz is in east central Veracruz state.
Why did the US forces enter Mexico in the early 1900s?
The US invaded Mexico first during the Occupation of Veracruz (April 12, 1914 - November 23, 1914) and then during a "punitive expedition" (March 14, 1916 - February 7, 1917) to catch Francisco "Pancho" Villa.
What was The northern Pacific coast has some of Mexico and best farmland because of .?
Due to the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range, which traps rain and moisture on its western face. The problem with this is that the same range creates a rain-shadow desert to the east, known as the Chihuahuan Desert.
What do Mexicans do at Mexican birthday parties?
Las Mañanitas is a traditional Mexican song that is sung on birthdays and other important holidays. It is often sung as an early morning serenade to wake up a loved one. At birthday parties it is sung before the cake is cut.
As a traditional song with a long history, there are variations of Las Mañanitas, with many different verses. At most Mexican parties only the first two verses are sung, but I have included some additional verses that are occasionally sung, particularly when it's sung by mariachis or in a formal setting.
Las Mañanitas Lyrics:
Estas son las mañanitas, que cantaba el Rey David,
Hoy por ser día de tu santo, te las cantamos a ti,
Despierta, mi bien, despierta, mira que ya amaneció,
Ya los pajarillos cantan, la Luna ya se metió.
Que linda está la mañana en que vengo a saludarte,
Venimos todos con gusto y placer a felicitarte,
Ya viene amaneciendo, ya la luz del día nos dio,
Levántate de mañana, mira que ya amaneció.
Translation:
This is the morning song that King David sang
Because today is your saint's day we're singing it for you
Wake up, my dear, wake up, look it is already dawn
The birds are already singing and the moon has set
How lovely is the morning in which I come to greet you
We all came with joy and pleasure to congratulate you
The morning is coming now, the sun is giving us its light
Get up in the morning, look it is already dawn
Additional verses:
El día en que tu naciste nacieron todas las flores
En la pila del bautismo, cantaron los ruiseñores
The day you were born all the flowers were born
On the baptismal font the nightingales sang
Quisiera ser solecito para entrar por tu ventana
y darte los buenos días acostadita en tu cama
I would like to be the sunshine to enter through your window
to wish you good morning while you're lying in your bed
Quisiera ser un San Juan, quisiera ser un San Pedro
Para venirte a cantar con la música del cielo
I would like to be a Saint John I would like to be a Saint Peter
To sing to you with the music of heaven
De las estrellas del cielo tengo que bajarte dos
una para saludarte y otra para decirte adiós
Of the stars in the sky I have to lower two for you
One with which to greet you and the other to wish you goodbye
- This information was pulled from the internet.
http://gomexico.about.com/od/historyculture/qt/mananitas.htm
http://www.coolest-kid-birthday-parties.com/birthday-traditions.HTML
- I hope I have been of some assistance.
Does the Colorado river flow through Mexico?
Yes. In fact several treaties between the United States and Mexico have been signed to insure that the waters of the Colorado can be accessed by both nations. In general terms, these treaties state that the US will send less water to Mexico during a drought, while Mexico will be able to "store" water north of the border during wet years.
How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Mexico?
The average flight time is 1 hour, 45 minutes.
This is only an approximation and flight times are likely to vary. Your airline will provide you with a flight time when you book a flight.
