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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 was the flora and fauna of Aztec Mexico?
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 and the flat lands around 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 its topography and extensive territory (1,972,550 square kilometers or 761,606 square miles, ranked 14th largest worldwide) Mexico has one of the world's most diverse climates:
Arid or semiarid conditions (Köppen BWh) are encountered in the Baja California Peninsula, the northwestern state of Sonora, the northern altiplano, and significant portions of the southern altiplano. Rainfall in these regions averages between 300 and 600 millimeters (12-24 inches) per year, and temperature variations are pronounced, between 5°C (41°F) on winter up to 42°C (107°F) on summer months. The vegetation found in such biome includes many cacti and desert plants, such as the Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea), Opuntias (Opuntia ficus-indica) and shrubs and trees of the Agave family.
Low-lying areas along the Gulf of Mexico and Yucatan Peninsula receive in excess of 1,000 millimeters (40 inches) of rainfall in an average year, with the wettest region being the southeastern state of Tabasco, which typically receives approximately 2,000 millimeters (80 inches) of rainfall on an annual basis. These lands are mostly tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with fairly constant temperatures averaging between 24°C (75°F) and 28°C (83°F). Tropical rainforest vegetation including Kapok trees (Ceiba pentandra), rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) and cocount palm trees (Cocos nucifera) are found in this region.
Towns and cities on the Mexican Altiplano, as well as those found along the Sierra Madre mountain ranges bellow the 1,000 meter mark (3,300 feet) have relatively constant, pleasant temperatures throughout the year between 16°C (61°F) and 20°C (68°F); the most common climate is subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb). This allows for large oak and pine forests (Quercus robur), (Pinus palustris).
On the other hand, more northerly locations experience sizable seasonal variations. Above 2,000 meters (6,600 feet), temperatures drop as low as an average yearly range between 8°C (47°F) and 12°C (54°F). Parts of the northern altiplano and high peaks in the Sierra Madre Occidental and the Sierra Madre Oriental occasionally receive significant snowfalls (Köppen EH) and have pine forests.
When did Mexico obtain there independence from Spain?
Declared: September 16, 1810.
Won: September 27,1821.
Where is the valley of Mexico located?
In central Mexico, where present-day Mexico City is located: 19°25'57.85''N 99°07'59.71''W
Are Mexicans half Indian and half spanish?
Mexican is a nationality, and Mexicans have many ethnic backgrounds including white, black, Native American and even Asian.
Mestizo people are the result of white and Native American and black interracial marriages. Right now, from 60 to 80% of Mexico's population fall within this "ethnic definition". Genetically speaking, most Mexican people are 59% European, 35% Amerindian, 5% African.
What type of cars can you export into Mexico?
Do u want to export a car to Mexico?
It can be done but as of March of 2008 the choice of cars are now limited.
ALL SEDANs, VANs, SUVs, RVs:
- Must be year model 1998 *
- Their VIN # must be a number (1 - 5)
PICKUPS
- Almost every pick up, model 1998* and bellow
- Any VIN qualifies
* Year models change on the 1st of November
There are rumors that the vehicle types will change on 2009
The documents you need are:
- Original Title (does not have to be under your name)
- A MEXICAN foto ID (Voters card is prefered)
- C.U.R.P Number
- Proof of Mexican address (if no voters card)
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Do people in Mexico put decorations for Christmas?
Yes, they do. Mexicans are overwhelmingly Catholic; as such, most of them celebrate Christmas every December 25th.
Some important differences between the American and Mexican celebrations include the Posadas, which initially were nine religious observances that refer to the inn's history during the birth of Jesus. Nowadays, these have also become real celebrations with food, piñatas and parties in the street from December 7 to 26.
Another difference is the exchange of gifts; while the majority of Americans exchange gifts during Christmas, for Mexicans, the traditional gift exchange occurs during Epiphany Day (January 6), when most Catholics believe that the Three Wise Men gave their gifts to a baby Jesus.
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Mexico?
They don't celebrate thanksgiving in Mexico; only the USA celebrates thanksgiving as a national event.
Why do Mexicans have dark skin tones?
Yes.
Many Mexicans are tanned or darker skinned, as are the native Central American tribes from which many are descended. But complexion and skin shade can vary considerably, by ancestry or for an individual.
No.
Most Mexicans are in fact white, and can pass as white. 75% are presumed to be mestizo, that is Indian with Spanish. But many people fall into the spectrum closer to white rather than brown. They have Mediterranean looks.
One of the reasons there are not too many dark people is that Spaniards nearly wiped out the race.
Those with Mexican features are discredited as being white simply due to the fact that they live in Mexico or know Spanish, making language or culture the poorest indicator of race.
What was the name of miguel hidalgo speech?
El grito de Dolores.(fiery speech of Father Miguel Hidalgo, Mexican freedom struggle)
Why there are fewer hightways in northern Mexico than in central Mexico?
Because northern Mexico is sparsely populated due to the scorching Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, as well as the mountainous terrain located near the Sierra Madre mountain ranges. This also makes building better road infrastructure a lot harder.
See related links for a couple of examples on the kind of terrain located on northern vs. central Mexico.
What civilization lived in Mexico before the Spaniards arrived?
There were many tribes and cultures living in Mexico at the time the Spanish arrived, but the most prominent civilizations were the Aztecs in central Mexico and Mayans on the Yucatan peninsula.
What is the name of the border between US and 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.
What food does Mexico have imported to them?
They brought tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and most of what 75% of America is eating now-a-days.
What is the population of Chihuahua Mexico?
About 750,000 for the city. the population of chihuahuas are 750,000 According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chihuahua,_Chihuahua "The city of Chihuahua is the state capital of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It has a population of about 748,551."
Is Mexico considered a Democracy?
Yes. The Federal Government is constituted by the Powers of the Union, which are the three branches of government: the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary. The executive is basically the President of the United Mexican States, who is head of state, head of government and commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
What roots do Mexicans come from?
92.7% of the Mexican population speaks Spanish, brought by Spanish conquistadors who brought Mexico under Spanish rule in 1521.
Other languages spoken in Mexico come from several Native American tribes that inhabited Mexico since the last Ice Age.
What is the population of the animals in Mexico?
Mexico is considered a "mega-diverse" country and as such forms part of a select group of nations that possess the greatest number and diversity of animals and plants, being home of nearly 10-12% of global species diversity. Also Mexico ranks first in biodiversity in reptiles with 707 known species, second in mammals with 438 species and fourth in amphibians with 290 species.
What city in Mexico is located where tenochtitlan once was?
Present-day Mexico city is located atop the ruins of ancient Tenochtitlan.
What business makes the most money in Mexico?
Top 10 corporation of Mexico are:
- Pemex (oil)
- America Movil (telecom)
- Walmart de Mexico (retail)
- Comision Federal de Electricidad (electricity, utilities)
- Cemex (cement)
- Fomento Economico Mexicano (food & beverages)
- General Motors de Mexico (motor vehicles)
- Grupo Alfa (chemicals)
- BBVA Bancomer (banking & finance)
- Ford Motor Company(motor vehicles)
What was the name of the city that was before Mexico City?
The oldest and still populated city in Mexico - and possibly of the Western Hemisphere - would be Cholula, some 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of Mexico City. It was founded circa 1200 B.C.
If you mean 'founded by Spaniards', that would be Veracruz, founded by Hernan Cortes in April 22, 1519.
Is a passport needed to drive to Mexico city from Texas as a us citizen?
Passports are now mandatory for US citizens leaving/returning to the US including both Canada and Mexico as of 2009. Usually you can get your passport taken care of at the post office and it may take up to 6 weeks if you do not pay extra for the expedited service.
How did Felipe Calderon become leader of Mexico?
The most notorious thing that he has done is killing a lot of innocent people in the name of fighting the cartels that are destroying the poor people and creating a lot of confusion and mistrust among all the different police force who are helping the cartels to transport all the drugs that come to the US.
Most people are afraid to go places because they never know when they will be question by the police or kidnap by any group who simply want to make some easy money.
If we look back 10 years we can see Mexico as a country where you could take a vacation and didn't have to worry about being kidnap or kill by the frequently shootings that happens every single day since this individual started this mess and now is out of control.
Most of the people who works for the government don't have to worry about all the things that the poor people see and have to confront daily.
When is this going to end?
