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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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When was the biggest earthquake in Mexico?

The biggest earthquake in Mexico occurred on September 19, 1985. It had a magnitude of 8.1 and caused widespread destruction in Mexico City and the surrounding areas, resulting in thousands of casualties and extensive damage.

Time of winter solstice jalisco Mexico?

The precise time of the winter solstice doesn't vary with location; it happens at a specific moment. For 2009, it is on December 21, at 11:38 PM GMT.

Jalisco, MX is in the GMT-6 time zone, so this would be 12/21/09 at 5:38PM local time.

Is Mexico City located east or west of the Prime Meridian?

No, Mexico lies far, westwards, from the Prime Meridian. Longitude of Mexico City is 99º09' W (latitude: 19° 28', N), while the Prime Meridian East includes 1º to 180oE.

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Is there a grassland in Mexico?

Yes of course, but of the more tropical variety. 16% of the Mexican territory is devoted to grassland and pastures:

  • Man-made pastures: 12% (236,706 / 91,393 sq mi) - roughly the size of Romania or slightly larger than Minnesota.
  • Naturally occurring pastures: 4% (78,902 sq km / 30,464 sq mi) - roughly the size of the Czech Republic or slightly smaller than South Carolina.

What is average of snowfall in mexico?

I have lived in Mexico for so many years already, if you go down south to Yucatan Peninsula, you might experience humid-warm temperature of 80 degrees average, if you stay in Mexico City, then situation becomes lit of bit cooler but not too much, 32-70 degrees average, but if you go to Chihuahua, I lived in a town called "creel" then let me tell you that Canada is NOTHING, temperature here might be -4 (Faranheint) or -26 (Celsius). It is really cold so I suggest you check the specific weather before going.

How long is the US to Mexico border?

1,951 mile (3,141 km) border lies between the United States and Mexico.

How much bigger is Canada then Mexico?

Canada is significantly larger than Mexico in terms of land area. Canada is the second largest country in the world, covering approximately 9.98 million square kilometers, while Mexico is around 1.96 million square kilometers in size.

What type of volcano is nevado de colima?

Nevado de Colima is a stratovolcano, also known as a composite volcano, characterized by steep sides and periodic explosive eruptions. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Mexico and is located near the city of Colima.

What is the second species of turkey found in North America that lives on the yucatan peninsula?

The second species of turkey found in North America that lives on the Yucatan Peninsula is the ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata). This species is smaller than the more well-known wild turkey and has iridescent, eye-shaped spots on its feathers. It is unique to the Yucatan Peninsula and parts of northern Belize and Guatemala.

What is the vegetation like in northern Mexico?

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.
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What is between southern Mexico to Brazil?

All Central American countries - Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama - as well as Colombia.

Educate me about ammonites found in desert areas of Baja Calif Mexico?

Ammonites existed in worldwide oceans from 400 to 65.5 million years ago. During that entire period, Baja California was mostly or completely underwater. Ammonites are mollusks that have an appearance very similar to that of nautiloids, which still exist today, but they are more closely related to octopi.

What is the Time difference between Mexico and ca?

Considering Canada has 6 timezones (GMT-3.5 to GMT-8) and Mexico has 3 timezones (GMT-6 to GMT-8), you should be more specific about what two cities in Mexico and Canada are you trying to compare.

What is the climate type in Mexico City?

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.

If a plane flew from austrillia to Mexico would it go over the equator?


Yes. Australia is completely south of the Equator, and Mexico is completely
north of it. No matter what route you choose to travel between them, the
route must cross the Equator somewhere.

What named line of latitude divides Mexico almost in half?

The Tropic of Cancer divides Mexico almost in half. It is located at approximately 23.5 degrees north latitude.

Does Mexico have a space program?

Yes.

Mexico started a space committee back in 2007, it wasn't really a space program, it was more of planning the costs of establishing a space program.

In July 30, 2010 Mexico successfully founded their first space program. However, this space program is one of the youngest in the world so it hasn't been able to do much yet.

They have Astronauts and some Rockets capable of launching.

In what part of Mexico does the Sierra Madre?

The Sierra Madre mountain range runs through several parts of Mexico, including the states of Chihuahua, Sonora, Sinaloa, Durango, and Jalisco. It is divided into three main branches: the Oriental, Occidental, and del Sur.

What active volcano in Mexico was formed in 1982?

El Chichon which had an eruption in 1982 that killed over 2000 people. It released sulfur dioxide particles that were equal to the eruption into the atmosphere. It was considered the worst Mexican volcanic disaster in modern history and had had a substantial effect on the world's weather.

What affects Mexico's climate?

Latitude affects Mexico's climate just like any other place on earth the father away it is from the equator the colder and the closer to the equator the warmer.

The Henry Mountains in Arizona and Mexico are examples of?

The Henry Mountains are actually located in Utah, not Arizona or Mexico. They are notable for being the last mountain range to be officially mapped in the lower 48 states.

What was the technological advantage the Spanish had over the local people of the Yucatan Peninsula?

One key technological advantage the Spanish had over the local people of the Yucatan Peninsula was their use of metal weapons and armor, such as steel swords and armor. These were superior in terms of durability and effectiveness compared to the traditional weapons made of stone, wood, and obsidian used by the indigenous groups. Additionally, the Spanish had horses, cannons, and ships, all of which played a significant role in their military superiority.

Before the second revolution who owned the land in Mexico?

Before the second revolution, much of the land in Mexico was owned by wealthy individuals, foreign corporations, and the Catholic Church. Indigenous communities and peasants had little access to land ownership and often worked as laborers on large estates.

What is the time difference between California and guadalajara?

The time difference is usually one hour.

From the second Sunday of March at 10:00 UTC (2 AM PST/ 3 AM MST) until the first Sunday of April at 09:00 UTC (2 AM PDT/MST), there is no time difference between Sayulita and California.

From the first Sunday of April at 09:00 UTC until the last Sunday of October at 08:00 UTC (1 AM PDT/ 2 AM MDT), Sayulita is one hour ahead of California.

From the last Sunday of October at 08:00 UTC until the first Sunday of November at 09:00 UTC (2 AM PDT/MST), there is no time difference between Sayulita and California.

From the first Sunday of November at 09:00 UTC until the second Sunday of March at 10:00 UTC, Sayulita is one hour ahead of California.

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05:00 MST (in Sayulita Oct-Apr) =
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