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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 a raccoon-monkey looking animal in Cancun Mexico?

It could be a coati or a kinkajou, Both are closely related to raccoons and found in the tropics of Mexico.

What did the zimmerman telegraph promise mexico?

The telegram promised Germany would provide Mexico with financial and military support to recover Texas, New Mexico and Arizona from the United States, which had been lost during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848).

Do Mexicans need a visa for Greece?

Yes, you do need one. Even if you are a permanent resident of the USA, you will require to obtain one.

Do not get stranded and loose your flight, as I did!

Has Mexico ever been hit by a tsunami?

Yes; Mexico has a hurricane every year.

Mexico is located between the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico / Caribbean Sea. As such, between May and October of each year, the Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons affect Mexico. Some of the most destructive hurricanes touching Mexico include:

  • Patricia (2015)
  • Ingrid (2013)
  • Karl (2010)
  • Stan (2005)
  • Roxanne (1995)
  • Beatriz (1993)
  • Gilbert (1988)
  • Fifi (1974)
  • "Mexico" (1959)

How many miles between Anchorage Alaska and Mexico City Mexico?

The below given calculated time and distance does not include time spent in traffic, effect of weather and other obstacles. The distance between these two places is 3768 miles. The above said location can be reached from the starting position in 3 days 5 hours.

Is Guadalajara safe for American tourists?

I have lived in Guatemala for two years of my life and it has been very safe. I would live in Guatemala then in Canada (where i am from). it might be poor but it is very safe as long as you don't show all your money at once.

What is the percentage of children attending school on Mexico?

It depends on what degree are you talking about. Primary school (grades 1-6) is almost universally attended; after that, children drop in increasing percentages. Only 1 in 10 Mexican students finishes university/college degree.

What two bodies of water border Mexico's east coast?

The Pacific Ocean is to the west. However, the Gulf of California is between the Mexican mainland and the Baja Peninsula. To the east is the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea which both lead into the Atlantic Ocean.

What did the US insist was the border between the US and Mexico?

The boundaries between the United States and Mexico were partly hidden and hard to find. You could take a wrong turn and end up in a river.But the boundaries were I dont know and you just waisted 30 seconds of your life!

Why do Mexicans celebrate there Mexicans Independence?

Remember when the 13 colonies finally separated from the British power? Note the reason we celebrate the 4 of July. Well, the same thing happened with Mexico; the only difference being that instead of England it was Spain.

Why did Mexico pass the law in 1830?

Slavery is a nasty thing. Mexico's father of independence Miguel Hidalgo abolished it at the beginning of the struggle for Mexican independence (1810) but it was never officially put in any legal document until 1829; on 1830 it was approved by the Mexican congress and became a law throughout Mexico and its territories.

Is Mexico capitalism or socialism?

Most businesses and companies are privately owned, with some exceptions, including the petroleum and electricity generation industries, namely Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) and the Federal Electricity Commission (Spanish: Comision Federal de Electricidad - CFE).

These exceptions are due to historical reasons but in general terms, communism and other such types of government have never taken hold in Mexico.

What region of Mexico is most influenced by American culture?

Southern Mexico is the most traditional due to the fact that they have changed little when it comes to their way of life.

Why do people move to Mexico City?

I spent a year there. It's dirty, crowded, noisy, polluted. On the plus side, the metro is cheap and clean, food and most living expenses are cheap, there is plenty to do and visit, and the Mexican people are nice for the most part.

How many people play soccer in Mexico?

All of them with the exception of "winter sports" -- skiing, ice skating, bobsled, slalom or ice hockey.

The "official" national Mexican sport is the Charreada or Charreria, which is the original rodeo developed in Mexico based on the working practices of charros or the working hands.

There are, however, many other sports played in Mexico, Soccer being the most popular.Baseball and Basketball are commonly played, especially among youngsters. There is also a college football league (ONEFA - Organización Nacional Estudiantil de Futbol Americano). Mexican sport is also known for its boxing tradition, including International Boxing Hall of Fame members such as Ruben "El Puas" Olivares (1991), Humberto "Chiquita" Gonzalez (2006) or Jose "Pipino" Cuevas (2002).

Due to historic reasons (Mexico was once a colony of Spain), Bullfighting and Basque Pelotaare widely engaged. Bullfighting has lost many followers due to international criticism on animal cruelty, but is still popular among tourists and many nationals alike. As for Basque Pelota: Mexico hosted the world championships in 1982, 1998 and 2006. Mexico gave its best performance at the 2006 games when they led all nations with 6 gold medals.

A popular sport followed by many Mexicans is professional Wrestling, or "Lucha Libre", with many international stars including El Santo, Blue Demon and Mil Mascaras.

Finally, the Mesoamerican ball game, played by Aztecs and Mayas some 3,000 years before contact with Europeans was made. It was a game similar to racquetball or volleyball, where the object was to keep a solid rubber ball in play. In formal games, the losing team members were sacrificed to the ancient Mesoamerican gods. Due to the extremely brutal game mechanics - even without the human sacrifice - it is now played just for representation purposes.

What countries are near to Mexico city?

Some of them include:

  • Toluca (population: 1.6 million), capital of the state of Mexico; 56 Km (35 mi) west of Mexico City.
  • Cuernavaca (population: 788,000) most important city of the Morelos state; 59 Km (37 mi) south of Mexico City.
  • Puebla (population: 2.1 million), capital of the state of Puebla; 137 Km (85 mi) east of Mexico City.
  • Pachuca (population: 275,000) capital of the state of Hidalgo; 87 Km (54 mi) north of Mexico City.

Is Croatia better than Mexico?

I think it's Croatia because hear everyday bad things about them like the massive war cementery in near of Vukovar(Croatia) Vučjak, and they steal a bicycle of a turist that wanted to get all around world with it in Beograd(Serbia).And in Croatia we give more tips and discounts on anything.I just think it because there in a train were all Serbians and they haved attacked a person because of his spech.

Which factor of production is most lacking in Mexico?

Capital is not created out of thin air; it is usually transferred from wealthy citizens and institutions into productive enterprises through "investments".

Mexico is rich in resources, but has lacked enough wealthy people with capital to invest beyond specific enterprises; the biggest reasons for this lack of investment are lack of contract upholding (rule of law), corruption and lengthy administrative processes, such as those required to open up a new company in Mexico.

Who were the first Europeans to settle in Mexico?

Spaniards, but they did not only "visited" Mexico, they also conquered it.

How did the US beat Mexico in the Mexican War?

About 16,000 more Americans lived in Texas than the Tejanos or the people who lived in Texas of Mexican descent. In 1833, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna became dictator of Mexico. Two years later, he destroyed the Mexican Constitution. Rumor spread that he intended to kick the Americans out of Mexico, so the Americans urged the Tejanos to rebel. The Tejanos did not necessarily want to be free from Mexico, but they did want to get rid of Santa Anna. On March 2, 1836, the Republic of Texas declared it's independence and named Sam Houston, it's first and last president. Coincidentally, Houston was friends with Polk, the US president at the time. Houston asked Polk to annex Texas, which caused the Congress to debate. Eventually, the US did annex Texas which angered the Mexicans. However, Mexico refused to acknowledge the annexation or Texas's independence. Also, the Americans believed in Manifest Destiny or the concept that it was their destiny to extend their borders all the way to the Pacific Ocean. This eventually lead to the Mexican American War.