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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 Mexico and Central America also called?
Mexico and the countries of Central America are sometimes known as Latin America. This comes from the fact that they were once largely a part of Spain, a Latin country of Europe.
Is this a serious question?
No, Mexico is a country on the south border of the U.S.
What created tensions between the U.S. and Mexico in the 1840s?
•The Mexican-American War was a war fought between the United States and Mexico between 1846 and 1848. It is also called the the US-Mexico War. In the USA it is also known as the Mexican War; in Mexico it is also known as the North American Invasion of Mexico, the United States War Against Mexico, and the War of Northern Agression (this last name more commonly used in the USA to refer to the American Civil War).•The war began in April 24, 1846 when Mexican cavalry entered an area claimed by both the US and Mexico, between the rivers Rio Grande, and surrounded a US scouting party under General Zachary Taylor; several were killed. The United States declared war on Mexico on May 13th after battles at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma In 1846.
When did Mexico cut off all diplomatic relations with the united states?
When? Mexico and the United States have had several highs and lows during their relationship. The first half of the 19th century saw an all-time low, including the Texas Revolution (1835-1836) and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Also, the first half of the 20th century was marked by mutual enmity that resulted in several US military incursions into Mexico's territory, and the possibility of war among both countries.
What is the safest area in Mexico City?
Most of western Mexico City would qualify as such: the Human Development Index (HDI) is a ranking created by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to measure countries or regions according to three basic population parameters: health, education and income. For Mexico City, its most developed areas or boroughs would include:
- Benito Juarez (close to Mexico's WTC) - akin to Norway.
- Miguel Hidalgo (northwest of the Chapultepec Park) - akin to New Zealand
- Coyoacan (south of the city, where Frida Kahlo's house and museum is located) - akin to Ireland
- Cuajimalpa (city's western area, where the Santa Fe business district is located) - akin to Israel
- Cuauhtemoc (the city's downtown area) - akin to France
- Azcapotzalco (former industrial area in the center-northwestern area of the city) - akin to Finland
Why does Mexico have Christmas?
Mexico celebrates Christmas because Christmas is a Christian holiday, and 99 percent of the Mexican population is Christian. They celebrate Christmas from December 12 to January 6th in Mexico.
What is the ancient Mayan city in Mexico unhabited by the time Columbus arrived in the new world?
Tulum
Do you need travel auto insurance in Mexico if you have collision on your us insurance?
Mexican law states that the liability portion of your insurance must be from an authorized Mexican underwriter. This means that although US companies say they cover you in Mexico it is only for phsyical damage to your own vehile (theft, vandalism, collision) and may only be for a limited time.
Finding a respected Mexican insurance company to handle this may sound difficult, the key is that they have underwriters who will be similar to US companies when it comes to paying out a claim.
Grupo Nacional Provincial, ABA Seguros (owned by GMAC) and Genworth (owned by General Electric) are some of the highest rated companies in Mexico. They all boast at least an A- rating from AM Best. AM Best also rates companies in the US (A rated companies in the US include State Farm, Allstate and Progressive, etc).
Why is the sombrero so important to Mexico?
It isn't; at least not for Mexicans. 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.
One of the related links includes a picture to all types of Mexican hats, including the charro/mariachi sombrero.
What are some decomposer's in the gulf of Mexico?
Bacteria obviously. I think there might be some worms, but I could be wrong.
Is there a time difference from Boston MA to Cancun Mexico?
yes
From the 2nd Sunday of March to the 1st Sunday of April and from the last Sunday of October to the 1st Sunday of November, Boston is two hours ahead of Cancún.
6 AM CST in Cancún = 8 AM EDT in Boston
From the 1st Sunday of April to the last Sunday of October and from the 1st Sunday of November to the 2nd Sunday of March, Boston is one hour ahead of Cancún.
7 AM CDT in Cancún = 8 AM EDT in Boston, and
6 AM CST in Cancún = 7 AM EST in Boston
What is a general description of Mexico city?
Mexico is so extensive with varying climates, geography and city layouts that the only general description would be that most cities have a central plaza or zocalo, around which you can find a church or cathedral as well as most of the government buildings. Layout is square for most of the downtown, while more modern parts of the city follow an organic pattern; cities with enough size and income can afford to have better infrastructure such as freeways, subways or other large-scale public transportation.
On what continent are Mexico and Guatemala?
To non English speakers, both are in America. To Americans, Canadians and other English-speaking people, both are in the North American and Central American subcontinents, respectively. To Europeans, both are part of Central America.
How do you dial Mexico from phone?
The telephone country code for Mexico is +52. Mobile phones (cell phones) in Mexico use the same geographic area codes as landline numbers; however, you must insert the prefix '1' between the country code and the area code if you are calling a Mexican mobile phone.
On most mobile phones, you can enter the telephone number in international format, in this case beginning with +52 1, including the plus symbol.
On a landline phone, a fax machine, or a mobile phone that does not allow you to enter the plus symbol in a telephone number, replace the plus symbol with the US/North American international access prefix 011.
How long did it take New Mexico to become a state when it became a territory?
Almost 62 years. New Mexico became a territory on Sept. 9, 1850 and a state Jan. 6, 1912
Can an infant of 5 months travel to Mexico without a passport?
I just researched this, and I was told that no child no matter how young is allowed to travel by air to Mexico without a passport. My child is 3 months old, and we are going when she will be 8 months old and I was told that she must have a passport and my husband and I must go to the nearest passport agency to fill out everything and sign the necessary documents. We both must be there.
Which ocean surrounds Cancun Mexico?
Cancun sits in the Mexican Caribbean coast, on the eastern Yucatan Peninsula.
Can you drive from US to Puerto Vallarta?
Yes you could, but it is a very lengthy trip. First you need to take a ferry in Cozumel (which is an island) into Playa del Carmen, on the eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsula. Then you have to drive over 2,455 kilometers (1,526 miles) during approximately 27 hours, non-stop.
What is the third largest city in Mexico?
That would be the city of Tlaxcala, which is the capital of the state of Tlaxcala. The largest city would be Vicente Guerrero, a city on the state's southern border which acts as suburb of neighboring Puebla.
Why was Mexico separated from the rest of US?
It didn't work that way: Mexico and the United States started as independent countries; when Mexico got its independence from Spain in 1821, most Southwestern US was part of Mexico. In 1853 Texas split to become the "Republic of Texas"; later, the US annexed Texas and a war broke between the United States and Mexico between 1846 and 1848 (the Mexican-American War). Mexico lost such war and the territories of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Texas as well as parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Wyoming and Colorado then became part of the US.
