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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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Why does Mexico have fewer major rivers and natural lakes?
Most rivers in Mexico are short and unnavigable, due to the rough terrain that composes most of the territory; especially along the west coast where the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range is located. Notable exceptions include the Culiacan (875 Km/644 mi) and Balsas (770 Km/479 mi), which are the second and third longest rivers in Mexico, and flow from the Central Mexican Plateau into the Pacific Ocean.
In terms of lakes and reservoirs, the same roughness found in Mexico's landscape, prevents lakes from being as large or as common as those found in other areas of the world. This however, does not mean that there are no lakes: the most important include the Chapala Lake (1261 Km2/487 sq mi), the Angostura Reservoir (640 Km2/247 sq mi) and the Miguel Aleman Reservoir (500 Km2/193 sq mi).
Did Mexico own parts of the us?
Yes. Mexico owned California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming.
However, Mexico lost all those territories at the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).
Do you need a passport to fly to zacatecas from tijuana?
Yes, passports are required on flights between most countries these days.
Is Colgate toothpaste made in Mexico?
Some of it; usually for US, Canada and Central American markets it is manufactured at the Colgate-Palmolive plant, located in the town of San Jose de Iturbide (20°59'54.11''N 100°23'25.07''W), in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.
What are the three states that the US obtained from Mexico?
Actually eight US states (either all or part) used to belong to Mexico. Texas was the only one to become independent, then to join the Union. Texas claimed parts of present-day New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado and Wyoming. The territory making up all or part of the following states were ceded to the USA by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican-American War in 1848: California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming.
A guerrilla group that took over seven cities in the chiapas region of Mexico
What country did Mexico fight in a battle in 1862?
The country that try fought in the battle of 1862 was the french.
Why is farming difficult in Mexico?
Lack of financial support and limited subsidies have limited Mexico's agricultural sector for decades -- if not centuries. This prevents them to acquire better seeds, fertilizers and advanced farming equipment, and has resulted in many farmers resorting to subsistence farming.
When did the oil spill in Mexico occur?
There have been two major oil spills in the Gulf Of Mexico:
2010 April 20 : BP Deepwater Horizon (Macondo Blowout) Oil spill.
1979 June 3: Ixtoc I oil spill.
Minor spills:2004 September 16: Taylor Energy wells. Hurricane Ivan caused leaks to 26 wells near Louisiana.1990 June 8: Mega Borg SE of Galveston. Explosions in a tanker's pump room caused fire and oil spills while transferring oil
2007 October 23: Kab 101 - Storms caused damage to Kab 101 causing collisions, leaks resulting in evacuation of oil rigs.
2010 July 27: Barataria Bay, Louisiana. Boat clips abandoned oil line, causing oil to spurt into the air.
The BP oil spill was initiated by a methane leak which ignited and exploded on the oil rig. The valve gave out on April 20th, 2010 but the oil rig ship sank two days later (April 22nd, 2010). The oil leak was mostly stopped on July 15, but the spill continues to exist.
April 20th 2010 72days ago i think from July 1st 2010
The Gadsden Purchase (1853) qualifies as such.
What languages are spoken in Playa del Carmen Mexico?
Spanish. English is widely spoken, specially close to tourist spots.
Cancun is in Mexico, so the language spoken there is Spanish
Tennessee northern border runs at 36 degress 30' a boundry that countiued from North Carolina. On its eastern border on North Carolina its a rugged line due to appalachian mountains. On its western border mississippi river helps form Arkansas-Tennessee. On its southern border it runs at 35 degress due to georgia. And tennessee was influenced with this line and accepted it to go towards mississppi river.
What is the routing number for HSBC Mexico?
There isn't one. Mexican banks use swift code and 18 digit clabe number. For international transfers, clabe number and swift code are used. Some Mexican banks will provide you with a routing number. That routing number belongs to a US bank that is used as a middleman.
What mountains do you pass through if you go in a straight line from San Diego to Mexico city?
Betwin San Diego and Mexicali (sierra de Juarez and San Pedro Martir) and betwin Sorora and Chihuahua (sierra madre occidental) the you enter the central plateau of Mexico (Mexican highplains frome Chihuahua all the way to Mexico City.
How will Mexico be in the future?
Solar, wind, hydro-power, biomass and geothermal. Mexico is blessed with these renewable sources, althoug it is only beginning to realize its full potential. One example is wind power, for which Mexico has installed several wind farms worth 1,370 MW of energy (2012), while it is believed it can grow up to 71000 MW (or 71 GW) of energy from this power source alone. If Mexico were to fully develop its renewables potential, it would achieve a capacity of 308 GW, or five times its current installed capacity (53 GW for 2010) which is mostly based on thermoelectric power plants fueled by oil, natural gas and diesel.
What river did Texas and US believe was the proper border between Mexico and Texas?
who led the first settlers in Texas
Where did Miguel Hidalgo live?
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla lived from May 8th, 1753 to July 30th, 1811. He was an important leader of the Mexican War of Independence and is also considered the Father of the Nation of Mexico. He is most famous for the uprising and revolt of peasants which he caused in 1810. Although he was captured and executed, he is considered the main inspiration behind the Mexican War of Independence.
Where did Spain take over Mexico?
No it didn't. On Sept.16, 1816, New Spain (as was called Mexico at that time) started the war of independence against Spain. The war lasted for 10 years and saw the rise of the independent nation of Mexico.
Why did the battle between Mexico and France start in Puebla Mexico?
Mexico was extremely poor at the time and could not afford to spend much money. As a result, all foreign debt payments were suspended for two years. The French were angered by this and wanted their money as well as Mexico's land.
Upset at Mexico, French leader, Napoleon III, and his troops invaded the small town of Puebla.
What are some problems in Mexico City?
Overcrowding. There are 20 million Mexicans living in Mexico City, resulting in many other problems such as environmental degradation, waste disposal, crime, poverty, an inefficient public transportation system, heavy traffic, you name it.
This doesn't mean however, that Mexico City is a hellhole unfit for human living; it is just that such a huge megalopolis has many problems that cannot be easily solved. Just for reference, Mexico City's GDP per capita is around USD 47,396 (city proper only, which includes some 8 million people) which is as high as say, France; the greater metropolitan area's GDP per capita falls to approximately USD 12,641 (and includes all 21.16 million capitalinos) and has the same GDP per capita of say, Brazil.
