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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 are some famous landmarks in Mexico physical and man made?
Some of them include:
Man-made:
- The Monumento de la Independencia (Independence Monument) and Monumento a la Revolucion (Revolution Monument) in Mexico City.
- Forts of Loreto and Guadalupe, where the legendary Cinco de Mayo or Battle of Puebla took place.
- Many colonial downtowns in cities such as Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato or Queretaro.
- Former prison of San Juan de Ulua on the city and port of Veracruz.
Natural:
- Agua Azul Falls - Chain of powerful beautiful waterfalls located in the Chiapas rainforest. Water of the falls has bright blue color and is rich with lime. Lime is sedimented along the way of the falls, creating unusual natural sculptures and encasings for trees and other objects.
- Arbol del Tule. Located in the southern state of Oaxaca, this Montezuma cypress (Taxodium mucronatum) is one of the oldest trees in the world (1,400 - 1,600 years).
- Monarch butterfly wintering parks. Located in the western and central states of Michoacan and State of Mexico, there are twelve wintering habitats of the monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) with some trees covered with a thick layer of millions of butterflies.
- Coyuca Lagoon. Located on the northern outskirts of the resort city of Acapulco, it is a fresh water lagoon where people can enjoy a wide variety of aquatic activities such as snorkeling, yachting or fishing.
- The Land's End Arch, unique landmark of Cabo San Lucas on the Baja California Peninsula.
Who chooses Mexico's political leaders?
Most of them are elected by direct popular vote; the exception being "plurinominal" representatives within the congress, who can be selected by their own political parties. They however, make just a small fraction of the overall number of congressmen.
Does it cost money to go to school in Mexico?
There is public as well as private education among all school levels.
What is the driving distance between Mexico city and morelia?
There are 218 kilometers (135 miles) between both cities, straight line. Road distance is 295 kilometers (183 miles) over a 3-hour, non-stop trip.
Can you enter mexico if you have a felony?
This situation depends on when the person committed the crime. An American citizen can travel to Mexico with a felony conviction if he got his passport before the crime.
What nationality are they in Mexico?
Besides Mexican people, there are many nationalities found throughout the country, such as:
- Americans: 870,103
- Guatemalans: 47,322
- Spaniards: 35,873
- Colombians: 30,922
- Argentinians: 27,785
- Canadians: 23,150
- Hondurans: 17,560
- Germans: 15,814
- Venezuelans: 15,263
- Salvadorians: 15,028
All of them are registered immigrants, summing up 1.37 million immigrants (2012).
What made mesa central the most popular part of Mexico?
It has a temperate climate, plenty of rain and rich soils. This has contributed to increased agriculture and higher population density. Nowadays, the Mexican Central Plateau is the most populated region in the country.
When did China first enter the Olympics?
Liu Changchun was the Republic of China's first Olympic athlete, competing in the 100 meter dash at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
How much does a 20 dollar bill worth in Mexico?
Mexican coinage lost enormous amounts of its value during the 1970s and 1980s due to hyperinflation. In 1992-93, the old coins were replaced with new ones in the ratio of 1000:1. That means 20 old centavos are worth 0.020 new centavos.
With the current exchange rate of 1 new centavo = roughly US$0.001, I'm afraid your coin has value only as a curiosity piece.
What is the percent of people working in industry in Mexico?
35.8% of Mexico's GDP is dedicated towards industry. From there, approximately 17.4% of the GDP (some US$204.8 billion for 2012) is dedicated to "secondary industry", also known as manufacturing.
Is the mosquito coast in Mexico Central America?
The Mosquito Coast is in Central America. Specifically, Honduras and Nicaragua.
Is it safe for americans to live in Tijuana?
Yes. Just take either the Interstate 5 or the Route 905 to enter Mexico.
How much does it cost to exit Mexico?
It depends on where you are traveling from and what is your mode of transportation.
What is Mexico's most famous fruit?
The prickly pear fruit would be one of them. There are however, many fruits cultivated in Mexico, such as banana, mango or strawberry.
Does Mexico have a problem with electricity?
Not really. Mexico is a major producer of electricity, even exporting some surplus to the southwestern United States.
The main issue you may find in Mexico, related to electricity, is the power sockets, which adhere to the NEMA 1-15 (2 flat pins) standard. Some others use the American-adopted NEMA5-15, which include the third, ground pin. To be on the safe side, you should bring a converter (it costs only a couple of cents).
- I think it was the mountains an d rivers? how about you check your self.
What is the driving distance between puerto vallarta and texas?
You are talking about crossing the entirety of the Mexican territory, from east to west. There is a pretty large distance of 3,236 kilometers (2,011 miles) between both cities on a straight line, but due to the fact that Mexico has a rugged topography, the actual route would take 4,374 kilometers (2,718 miles) to travel.
How did Stephen f Austin time in captivity affect his outlook on texasand Mexico realations?
It started world war 69
Is Mexico considered a state of the US?
No mexico is not part of the states it is a total separate country... When people say America and refer to the States they are wrong... America is actually a continent that is made up of 35 countries including the States, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico
How long is a flight from seattle to puerto vallarta?
To travel by car, it would take 26 hours. To travel by plane, it would take 4 hours.
