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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
What major body of water both Mexico and Florida?
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Gulf of Mexico is surrounded by Florida to the east and northeast; Alabama, Mississippi and Louisana to the north; Texas in the Northwest; and the eastern coast of Mexico through the Yucatan Penninsula to the west and south.
The Gulf of Mexico is connected with other parts of the Atlantic Ocean through a wide channel to its southeast between Florida and the Yucatan Penninsula that is bisected by the island of Cuba. The part of the channel between Cuba and the Yucatan Penninsula is called the Yucatan Channel and connects the Gulf with the Caribbean Sea. The part of the channel between Cuba and Key West, Florida is called the Straits of Florida and connects the Gulf with the greater North Atlantic Ocean.
What is the main mountain range in western Mexico that run roughly parallel to the Pacific?
the rockys
What can you buy with 100 pesos in Mexico?
In 1989 I lived there and 1 bag of flour was 75 pesos now in 2009 I dont know
Why was Mexico City built where it is?
Spanish conquistadors built Mexico City atop the ruins of the former Aztec Empire's capital, Tenochtitlan. At the time, Spaniards found the area to be extremely fertile, and had actual roads connecting most of Central Mexico to the city. They saw the opportunity to cut costs by building the new capital of the nascent colony of New Spain at this site.
What states are on the gulf of Mexico?
Including the Gulf states themselves, each of which borders at least one other Gulf state, they are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas in the United States and Campeche, Chiapas, Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosi, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Veracruz and Yucatan in Mexico.
Why were settlers from the US now Mexican citizens upset with the Mexican government in 1835?
Anglo settlers to Texas weren't the only Mexican citizens upset in 1835. Quite a few areas of Mexico were in open revolt. Santa Ana had abrogated the 1821 Mexican Consstitution. This is why you will see Mexican flags with an 1821 on them, it was the bearers way of saying that the government should uphold the Constitution. They were upset, because Santa Anna and the Mexican government had locked Stephen F. Austin up.
What is the biggest environmental problem in Mexico?
The most pressing environmental concern is air pollution, which is being generated by a combination of more than 3.5 million motor vehicles and a "cook pot effect", due to the mountains surrounding the city, which trap the smog and prevent any strong winds from blowing the pollutants away.
Is the Gulf of Mexico a waterway?
No; it is a Gulf, hence the name. Just for you to understand, a Gulf has the shape of a bay, but on a much larger scale.
Can a 1985 el banco de mexico 5000 peso be used in mexico presently?
No. After 1993, the Mexican peso changed its denominations to account for inflation. Then, 10,000 pesos bills became 10 pesos; 100 pesos became 10 cents. These were called initially New Pesos, but a couple of years after this measure was implemented, they were known as pesos again.
How are you going from Canada to Mexico?
When driving from Mexico to Canada you would be crossing the contiguous states of the United States of America.
On a broader scope, you would be traversing part of the North American subcontinent.
What are the major gulfs surrounding Mexico?
Mexico acts as a bridge between the United States to the north and Central America to the south. It has shores on the Gulf of Mexico to the east, while its western shores touch the Gulf of California, as well as the Gulf of Tehuantepec, which are part of the much larger Pacific Ocean.
Is Mexico city a large or medium sized city?
No. It is the third largest city in the world, with a population of 21.16 million inhabitants.
Which two rivers form parts of the borders between the US Canada and Mexico?
the st.lawrence river forms part of the border between the u.s and canada. The rio grande borders between the u.s and mexico.
Can you swim in gulf of Mexico in February?
Yes, if you're used to chilly water. I swim in the Gulf almost every day, year round. The water is not as cold as The Pacific off Malibu in the summer or the Atlantic side of Florida, where millions swim.
How many holidays do Mexico celebrate?
In Mexico, there are 8 statutory holidays, plus when there is election day; 12 Civic holidays; and then there are the festivities. Please refer to the link I have attached to know about the holidays.
Puerto Rican's are better than Mexicans?
Mexicans are from Mayan or Aztec Indian decedents mixed with the Spaniards who colonized them in the 1400s as well as the African American Slaves that were brought to work for them.
Mexicans have a very characteristic melody when speaking, and often pronounce the stress on the second last syllable in many words. More commonly described as speaking as if they are singing.
Puerto Ricans are from Taino Indian decendants mixed with Spaniards who colonized them as well in the 1400s and again the African American Slaves.
Puerto Ricans having a stronger African American background with a hint for French their Spanish is a bit more broken. For example the Spanish word for car "carro" Puerto Ricans don't roll their r like most Spanish speaking countries, most Puerto Ricans tend to pronounce the double r as the French would or a Spanish j, as for the single r they tend to replace it with an l. They also tend to not use the letter sas much, it usually varies, depending on the word and its placement in the sentence.
Here's an example of how a Puerto Rican would pronounce these sentences:
Spanish "Ellos van al carro" "Ellos son Puertorriqueños"
English (they are going to the car) (They are Puerto Rican)
Puerto Rican Spanish "Ello van al cajo" "Ello son Pueltojiqueños"
this is not a proper answer, the people from dominican republic speak that way, not puertoricans,also it depends on the education the person has as well, and where they are from in the Island, like in the states all Americans do not speak proper English and they have diffrent accents from the states they are from and there backgrowns.
Beginning in the late 1400s, the Spanish began to explore lands in the Americas. Besides bringing new products and animals, the explorers also brought diseases to America. These were diseases that were new to the American Indians. Hundreds of thousands of American Indians died because they were exposed to these new illnesses. Also, the explorers had better militaryweapons which allowed them to defeat the American Indians in battle. Finally, the explorers started fights between some tribes against others which led to separation and disunity between the American Indian tribes. This allowed the Spanish to take control of the tribes.
What is the volcano 40 miles south of Mexico City?
It is known as the Popocatepetl volcano (19°01'20''N 98°37'40''W - height of 5,426 meters or 17,802 feet); a stratovolcano with the same characteristics of Mt. Rainier in Washington state or Mt. Fuji in Japan.
