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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 weather is Mexico city in December usually?
See http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/vacationplanner/vacationclimatology/monthly/MXBC0005 for more details
Average high = 70º F Average low = 47º F
Record high = 81º F Record low = 37º F
On Average :
· September is the warmest month.
· December is the coolest month.
· March is the wettest month.
· July is the driest month.
Were is the volcano colima what state?
the volcano of colima is in colima,mexico. at one point it acutally belonged to jalisco,mexico but colima took over it. its right on the border of colima and jalisco.
What landform occupies most of Mexico?
It is a cornucopia-shaped country, with three mountain ranges crisscrossing it. The north is semi-arid while southern Mexico is more tropical. Central Mexico is of temperate climate, with plenty of grasslands and forests and where most of its population resides.
What is the political region of Mexico and Venezuela?
Mexico is on the southern tip of North America, just south of the United States border. it is also between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.
Name some plants and animals that live near the volcano Popocatepeti in Mexico?
Plants that can be found near Popocatepetl include pine forests and alpine vegetation. Animals that can be observed in the area include deer, rabbits, and a variety of bird species such as falcons and owls.
What is the mercalli scale of Mexico city 1985?
The earthquake of Mexico City of 1985 is considered to have had a magnitude of VI to VIII (moderate to severe) in the Mercalli Scale, depending on the affected area.
What is the altitude of Guadalajara Mexico?
Mexico is a rather hilly country:
- North Western Mexico, where cities such as Mexicali or Hermosillo are located, has a mean elevation of 2,250 meters (7,377 ft).
- North Eastern Mexico has a mean elevation of 2,200 meters (7,213 ft). Some cities located there are Monterrey, Chihuahua or Saltillo.
- The Mexican Central Plateau can be divided int two regions, where the northern portion - and cities such as Zacatecas and Durango are located - has 1,100 meters (3,606 ft) of altitude, while the southern portion has an average of 2,000 meters (6,557 ft) of altitude. On the southern portion cities such as Mexico City, Toluca and Puebla can be found.
- Southern Mexico, with cities such as Oaxaca and Chilpancingo, has an elevation of some 2,000 meters (6,557 ft).
- Finally South Eastern Mexico, where the Yucatan peninsula is located and cities such as Merida, Cancun or Chetumal are found, is almost flat with a mean elevation of just 10 meters (33 ft).
What countries border Mexico to north and the south?
California is in the United States, it borders only one other country. That is Mexico.
More specifically: the State of Baja California Norte, Mexico.
The states that share borders with California are Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon.
What are 3 land forms in Mexico?
Volcanoes, mountain ranges, and oceanic beaches would be three of Mexico's most notable landforms.
What is the weather like in Mexico in January?
The northern Mexican state of Chihuahua has five major climates, depending on altitude:
The Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range lies to the west of the state; as such it has a Subtropical Highland (Köppen Cfb) and Humid Subtropical (Köppen Cwa) climate. Within the mountain range there are small regions with microclimates, which include Tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw) in deep canyons located in the extreme southern part of the state; Continental Mediterranean climate (Köppen Dsb) is located in the extremely high elevations of the Sierra Madre Occidental. Most of the state's northern latitudes are part of the Chihuahuan desert; as such it has Hot Desert (Köppen BWh) and Cool Desert (Köppen BWk) climates. Finally, the central region of the state has Semi-arid climate or Steppe (Köppen BSk),
What plates causing the colima volcano to form?
The Colima volcano was formed due to the subduction of the Cocos tectonic plate beneath the North American plate. This subduction has led to the melting of the mantle and the formation of magma that eventually rises to the surface, resulting in the volcanic activity seen at Colima volcano.
Does Mexico have a coast line?
Yes: It has a Pacific coast & a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico & Caribbean Sea.
Pericutin in Mexico is an example of a volcano?
Yes, Paricutin is a volcano in Mexico. It is located in the state of Michoacán and is known for its unique formation, having emerged suddenly in a cornfield in 1943. Today, Paricutin is considered one of the most famous examples of a cinder cone volcano.
How is the climate of Mexico different to the UK?
The climate of Mexico differs greatly from that of Canada. Canada is similar to the United States and has some areas that are warmer or cooler than others, and tends to be cooler in general, while Mexico is generally warm.
What is the temperature in Mexico city in Celsius?
It is mostly metric meteorology in Mexico. The official weather announcements are in Celsius. Along the US border, various stations and services release data in Fahrenheit for the use of international concerns.
What was the highest temperature recorded in Mexico?
Mexicali (32°39'48''N 115°28'04''W), in the state of Baja California, measured the record temperature of 52 °C (125.6 °F).
What crops grew in Mexico tropical climate?
Mexico cultivates oranges, apples, table grapes, tangerines, grapefruit, pears and raisins; followed by bananas, mangoes, lemons, limes, watermelons, peaches, nectarines, plums, avocados, pineapples, and strawberries.
Most fruit grown in Mexico is exported to the United States, Europe and Japan markets during the winter season.
It is north of such tropic.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico.
Does Mexico have tropical climate?
Northern Mexico is part of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, so it has a dry, arid climate. The Mexican central plateau, where Mexico City and many other cities are located, has a temperate climate, such as San Francisco or Los Angeles in the United States. Southern Mexico has a more tropical climate, but as Mexico has a rugged topography, some parts of the south have a "mountain jungle" climate that is incredibly humid, but temperate.
What are the political regions of Mexico called?
Mexico is a federal republic, composed of 31 states and one federal district. In fact, United Mexican States is the official name for Mexico. The Mexican states, with their respective capitals are:
- Aguascalientes (Aguascalientes)
- Baja California (Mexicali)
- Baja California Sur (La Paz)
- Campeche (Campeche)
- Chiapas (Tuxtla Gutierrez)
- Chihuahua (Chihuahua)
- Coahuila (Saltillo)
- Colima (Colima)
- Distrito Federal (Mexico City)
- Durango (Durango)
- Estado de Mexico (Toluca)
- Guanajuato (Guanajuato)
- Guerrero (Chilpancingo)
- Hidalgo (Pachuca)
- Jalisco (Guadalajara)
- Michoacan (Morelia)
- Morelos (Cuernavaca)
- Nayarit (Tepic)
- Nuevo Leon (Monterrey)
- Oaxaca (Oaxaca)
- Puebla (Puebla)
- Queretaro (Queretaro)
- Quintana Roo (Chetumal)
- San Luis Potosi (San Luis Potosi)
- Sinaloa (Culiacan)
- Sonora (Hermosillo)
- Tabasco (Villahermosa)
- Tamaulipas (Cd. Victoria)
- Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala)
- Veracruz (Xalapa)
- Yucatan (Merida)
- Zacatecas (Zacatecas)
Some interesting facts:
- The federal entity with most income and also the smallest in terms of area is the Federal District, where Mexico City is located. It has an income of USD$168,164 billion (21.5% for all Mexico), and an area of only 1,499 square kilometers (571 sq mi), which accounts for only 0.1% of all Mexican territory.
- The three wealthiest states in Mexico are the Federal District, Nuevo Leon and Campeche, with an income per capita of USD$23,130 USD$16,342 and USD$15,175 respectively. These states have an income comparable to that of Portugal or Russia.
- On the other hand, the three poorest states are Tlaxcala, Oaxaca and Chiapas, with incomes of USD$4,928 USD$4,003 and USD$3,657. These states have an income comparable to that of Guatemala, Indonesia and Iraq.
- Mexico State (Estado de Mexico) is the most populated state, with 14 million people; the least populated is Baja California Sur, with only half a million people.
- 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, the Federal District and Nuevo Leon had the highest HDI in 2004 (0.8837 and 0.8513, respectively), while the lowest corresponded to Chiapas (0.7185) and Oaxaca (0.7336). For comparision, the Federal District's HDI corresponds to that of the Czech Republic, while Oaxaca corresponds to that of Vietnam.
- On a municipality level, The Benito Juarez district (Federal District), the San Pedro Garza Garcia municipality (Nuevo Leon) and the San Sebastian Tula municipality (Oaxaca) have the highest HDI in Mexico (0.9509, 0.95, 0.9204, respectively) which correspond to the life quality levels of Norway, Australia and Spain.
- By contrast, four municipalities are included in the low-HDI group: Tehuipango (Veracruz, 0.4985), Coicoyan de las Flores (Oaxaca, 0.4768), Batopilas (Chihuahua, 0.4734) and Cochoapa el Grande (Guerrero, 0.4354). These correspond to the quality of life of countries such as Madagascar, Haiti, Kenya and Benin.
When did Mexico have an earthquake?
Yes. The most destructive in modern times occurred on September 19, 1985 and resulted in 45,000 dead and a huge economic loss. Its intensity was 8.0 Mw (8.1 on Richter Scale).
The latest, high-intensity earthquakes in Mexico City happened on March 20, 2012 and April 18, 2014. Their intensities were 7.8 Mw and 7.5 Mw, respectively. None of these resulted in fatalities.
All of Mexico is north of the equator. The country's southernmost point
is at about 14.6
How does the geography of Mexico affect the food production?
Geography affects food because of the accessable food sources in different parts of the world.
