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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 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.
How does climate affect human activites in Mexico?
Climate and weather, which in turn affect vegetation and economic activities would undoubtedly affect where a person lives:
Northern Mexico is dominated by the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts. As such, the most important economic activities include mining and manufacturing; cities located in this area would require people to adapt to the scorching heat.
The climate in Southern Mexico and its coastal regions is overwhelmingly hot and humid, so the main economic activities include tourism and tropical agriculture (sugar cane, logging). Most people in these regions need to protect themselves from a high UV dose as well as a humidity factor of 50% or more.
The central highlands, also known as the Central Mexican Plateau, have a gentle climate (21 ºC / 70 ºF throughout the year), which have allowed a much higher population density. The economy is much more diversified in this region, including agriculture, manufacturing and most of the services provided in the country.
Is the gulf of Mexico a meteorite?
Yes. It is the Chicxsulub crater, partially touching both the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula. It is the place where the meteorite that wiped out the dinosaurs crashed, some 65 million years ago.
Why did john Steinbeck move to Mexico?
He didn't, at least not permanently.
He traveled to the Baja California Peninsula, specifically its capital city, La Paz in 1940. He heard a folk tale from the locals, which he took to write one of his masterpieces, The Pearl (1947).
While he was finishing his novel, he also co-wrote the script for the Mexican-American film La Perla (1947). He traveled to Mexico during the filming to contribute with the creative effort.
What country in central America borders both Mexico and the Pacific Ocean?
Colombia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, and Guatemala.
How many American states bordered Mexico?
The US-Mexican Border is the international border between the United States of America and the country of Mexico. Most of this 3,141 Kilometers (1,952 miles) border is defined by the course of the Rio Grande River (Rio Bravo del Norte, as it is known in Mexico) which runs from Ciudad Juarez-El Paso into the Gulf of Mexico, close to the cities of Matamoros-Brownsville.
The four US states that border Mexico, with their respective border lengths are, from west to east:
- California (capital: Sacramento) - 220 Kilometers (137 miles).
- Arizona (capital: Phoenix) - 564 Kilometers (350 miles).
- New Mexico (capital: Santa Fe) - 338 Kilometers (210 miles).
- Texas (capital: Austin) along the Rio Grande River - 2,019 Kilometers (1,254 miles).
What was the economical effect of World War 1 on Mexico?
Mexico didn't participate during WW1, as it was in the middle of its own Mexican Revolution (1910-1921).
It however, became involved in Germany's scheming. To prevent the US from entering the war, Germany offered economic and military assistance to Mexico if it attacked the US to recover Texas, New Mexico and Arizona (lost during the Mexican-American War, some 60 years before). This offer is known as the Zimmerman Note, sent to German ambassador in Mexico City, Arthur Zimmerman.
The note however, was intercepted by British intelligence and made public. This hastened the US entry into WW1.
What are the Mexican first name and last names?
some Mexican names would be paco or pablo some last names could be alihandro or abran hope this helps by the way im only 9 and i can answer it!
What is the new Mexican regiments?
Nothing. The only new Regiments were the falsified facts that Obama is a god. Obama however is the devil. He is a white boy and not black. People may however think that he is black, but he is not. He is a white man who screwed with us all. He may rest in hell with Satin.
What happened for Mexico in 1846-1848?
Mexico fought a war against the United States and lost. This meant the loss of almost half of its territory, including present-day California, Texas and all the states in between.
In the mild 1800s Mexico was in debt to which three countries?
I guess you mean on December, 1861. Those were Spain, France and England.
How much sugar does Mexico produce each year?
The Mexico Sugar Annual Report for 2009 stated that Mexico is expected to produce 5.8 million tonnes raw value.
Was Arizona stolen from Mexico please explain how?
The statement holds a degree of validity, but must be measured against World History and not just a squabble between a stronger and a weaker neighbor in the name of American Imperialism. If blatant theft had been intented, then certainly all of Sonora and Baja California would have been included in the treaty. It is undeniable that the US acted in an Imperial manner, and that it took by force of arms what it wanted.
What are the trade barriers for the market economy in Mexico?
There are a few, but it depends on the country of origin and the type of product. For example, most American manufactured goods have a very small if any import tax, while Chinese textiles have a pretty high import tax of more than 1000%.
How far is Mexico City from Houston Texas?
Houston is approx 50 miles from Galveston which sits on the Gulf. However, La Porte, TX and the Trinity Bayis only 25 miles from Houston. It is pretty close to the Gulf of Mexico and lots of water.
What is mexicos top 3 natural resources?
Located atop three tectonic plates (North American, Pacific and Cocos Plates), Mexico is one of the most geologically active regions of Earth. This has resulted in a varied topography, which includes the three Sierra Madre mountain ranges, the Mexican Altiplano (or Central Mexican Plateau) and the flat lands of the Yucatan Peninsula. Also, The Tropic of Cancer (23° 26' 22'' N) effectively divides the country into northern temperate and southern subtropical zones. Due to the combination of its climate, topography and extensive territory (1,972,550 square kilometers or 761,606 square miles, ranked 14th largest worldwide) Mexico is rich in natural resources:
Minerals: The mining sector was dominated by hydrocarbons, with some of the world's largest deposits of petroleum (17th) and natural gas (18th). Mexico is also ranked in the top 5 producers of silver (13% of world production), bismuth (20% of the world's total), celestite (7% of world output) and fluorspar (18% of world output); sixth in molybdenum; among the top 10 in barite, bentonite, arsenic, diatomite, graphite, cadmium, gypsum, mine lead, manganese ore, salt, sulfur, and mine zinc; and in the top 15 in mine copper, cement, gold, and crude steel (second largest producer in Latin America).
Fishing: With 9,330 kilometers (5,798 miles) of coast along the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, fishery is very extensive in Mexico with a total catch of 1.02 million tonnes for 2007, accounting for 1.4% of the world's production and ranking at the 17th position.
Agriculture: This economic activity is another important area. Main crops include corn (ranked 4th worldwide), sorghum (4th), and beans (5th). Mexico is also a major producer and exporter of fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products, being among the top 10 producers of avocado, cacao, coffee, lemon, mango, orange, tomato, sugarcane, honey and banana. Mexico also has the climatic conditions which allow the production and export of cattle, pigs, goats and sheep.
Forestry: 39% of the Mexican territory is composed of forests and woodland. This includes scrub, oak and pine forests, low jungles and tall deciduous forests, combined with mangroves, marshes, and savannas. These forests are commonly used for providing timber - however wood production costs are 35-40% higher due to topography - as well as ecological and wildlife reserves and untapped pharmaceutical stores due to Mexico being a megadiverse country (see related questions).
What religious holiday is celebrated in Mexico on December 12?
Dia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe / Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe - Mexico's patron saint.
DO YOU THINK MEXICOS REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN IMMAGRANTS WERE RESONABLE OR UNREASONABLE?
Yes. The conditions to settle were simple:
1) to pledge allegiance to Mexico and
2) observe the Mexican Law and customs
What is the current season in Mexico?
The month of May is in the spring (primavera in Spanish). In northern Mexico there are more 'seasons' so Spring would be the season for the month of May. However, in southern Mexico, nearer the equator, there are wet and dry seasons because it is more tropical, therefore it would be near the end of the dry season there.
Mexico City (19° 25' 57.85'' N, 99° 07' 59.71'' W) is located within a valley that has a subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cwb), due to its tropical location and high elevation of 2,240 meters (7,349 feet) above sea level. The lower region of the valley is composed mainly of grassland that receives less rainfall than the upper regions of the south; the upper southern region is a mountainous region of pine and oak trees known as the range of Ajusco. Yearly average temperatures and rainfall: 9-23 °C (42-69 °F) and 7 cm (2.8 in).
