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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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Are Mexicans tall?

The average height of a Mexican is 165 cm (5' 5'). However such measure varies dramatically from northern to southern states. For instance, the average height of a Mexican born in the states of Sonora, Chihuahua or Nuevo Leon is on the 175 cm (5' 7'') mark in average, while Mexican people born in southern states such as Oaxaca or Chiapas would be 155 cm (5' 1'') tall.

This mainly depends on the European colonization of Mexico, importing African and European ADN influence as a major factor to increase average height on the zone.

Nowday you will be able to find Black-like & White-like people even thaller than 2m (6' 5").

By the year 2010 how many more people will live in Mexico City than were living there in 1985?

In 1985 the population was around 18 million, now it is about 21 million, and by 2010 it should be around 28 million , so that's about 10 million more people in 2010 than in 1985.

~GPG

Population in Mexico in 1960?

Estimated population for Mexico by mid-1993 was 88,752,014, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI in Spanish).

What is the life expectancy of people in Mexico?

(Figures for 2014 est.)

Total population: 75.43 years

  • Male: 72.67 years
  • Female: 78.32 years

What is the last most popular last name in mexico?

theres 3 that i know of Garcia, Lopez, and Ramirez Martinez, Gonzales, Santos, Rodriguez, Juarez

How many cities are in Mexico?

In 2005 Mexico had 187,938 localidades or settlements. These include small rural communities of less than 2,500 inhabitants up to cities over one million people, such as Mexico City (21 million), Guadalajara (4.4 million) and Monterrey (4.1 million).

The population of palenque?

Current evidence of settlement at Palenque supports no more than 7500 people at its. peak.

How many Mexicans die while trying to reach the US?

Unmarked Graves Across the U.S. Border (News|International) Sex: male. Age and nationality: unknown. Cause of death: drowning. Place and date: U.S. southern border, October 2005. This is the stark record left behind by a Latin American migrant who now lies in an unmarked grave, like thousands of others who have died without reaching their goal. The victim is on a list of 280 recorded in the U.S. state of Arizona by the Human Rights Coalition/Indigenous Alliance Without Borders in 2004-2005. More than 3,800 people have died in the U.S.-Mexican border region since 1993. Some 1,000 of them are buried in unmarked graves. Thousands of people from Latin America and the Caribbean die in the attempt to reach the United States or other destinations by the most varied means imaginable and trying to outwit ever stricter border controls. Some get lost or die of exposure in inhospitable desert areas, others are shipwrecked on the high seas, murdered, or suffocate in shipping containers, boxcars or trucks. Nobody knows for sure how many deaths there have been, but the numbers continue to mount. "We now know there are even some (Arizona county) authorities who have the bodies of unidentified immigrants cremated, because they are running out of room in the cemeteries," the coordinator of the non-governmental Human Rights Coalition/Indigenous Alliance Without Borders, Katarina Rodr

What two early American civilizations developed in Mexico?

The two early American civilizations that developed in Mexico were the Olmec civilization and the Maya civilization. The Olmec civilization thrived from around 1400 to 400 BCE, known for their colossal stone heads. The Maya civilization emerged around 2000 BCE and reached its peak between 250 and 900 CE, known for their advanced writing system and impressive architectural achievements.

What was the significance of Teotihuacan?

Teotihuacan was a major Mesoamerican city that flourished between the 1st and 7th centuries AD. It was one of the largest cities of its time, with impressive urban planning and monumental architecture. Teotihuacan was an important cultural and economic center in Mesoamerica, influencing later civilizations like the Aztecs.

How do archaeologists know that the Zapotec city of Monte Alban was more than just a ceremonial center?

Archeologist have dug through ancient trash pits and pain painstakingly swept away tiny particles of dirt one layer at a time for decades to reveal small bits of information that all get compiled together to create a whole picture over time. More is learned everyday, from what people ate and how they prepared their food to their games, worship and trade practices.

The structures around the Main Plaza at the Zapotec city of Monte Albanare are varied, and have been identified as living areas, tombs, and entire communities.

Going with populations and city site it would be very difficult to believe that this could have been a simple place of ceremonial worship... it was just used to much on a regular everyday basis, by too many people.

The Zapotecs were farmers, and made distinctive pottery, they traded with other civilizations. They had a market system, for the distribution of goods into the cities.

They even built ball courts for playing ritual games with rubber balls.

Archeologist know that the Zapotecs developed a calendar and one of the first writing systems in Mesoamerica, earlier even than the Maya or Aztec.

There is a great deal of information buried under the earth... if a person knows how to look for it, and that is what Archeologists do, look for the lost information and try to put the pieces back together.

Why do archaeologists today find evidence of the ancient Aztec capital right in the center of Mexico City?

The ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was located on an island in Lake Texcoco, where modern-day Mexico City now stands. When the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the 16th century, they destroyed much of the city and built Mexico City on top of the ruins, using the stones from the Aztec temples and buildings for their own construction. This is why archaeologists find evidence of the ancient Aztec capital in the center of Mexico City today.

What year did the Mayan people build an observatory for viewing the stars and planets at Chichen Itza in Mexico?

The Mayans built the observatory known as El Caracol at Chichen Itza in Mexico around the 9th century AD. This structure served as a viewing platform for observing celestial events such as the movement of stars and planets.

What are the effects on people of Mt Popocatepetl?

None, really. The Popocatepetl volcano has been in a semi-dormant state for the past thousands of years; as such it has thrown incandescent material and pyrochlastic flows from time to time, but very few people have been killed by its eruptions.

Nowadays, more population around the volcano requires more security measures, such as evacuation routes and a contingency plan in case the volcano activity increases.

What are Mexico's cultural resources?

Cultural resources encompass archaeological, traditional, and built environment resources, including but not necessarily limited to buildings, structures, objects, districts, and sites. Some of them include:

  • Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral.
  • City and ruins of Chichen Itza.
  • City and ruins of Teotihuacan.
  • Ruins of Tulum.
  • Excavations of the Aztec Main Temple (Spanish: Templo Mayor).
  • Many objects found in the Chapultepec Castle and National Museum of History, including flags, furniture and personal belongings of Mexico's historic figures from the colonial days until contemporary Mexico (1521-1867).
  • Many more objects found in the National Museum of Anthropology, such as Olmec, Aztec and Mayan exhibits from pre-Columbian Mexico (3000 BC - 1521). Examples of these would include:
    • The Aztec stone of the Sun, also known as the Aztec Calendar.
    • Model at scale of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City)
    • Many works of art from ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, including pottery, figurines, codices, music instruments, garments and paintings.

Do you capitalize Mexican all the time?

Yes. It shows good manners and a correct way of writing, specially for formal or official documents. What would you say if instead of writing "Americans are the people born in the United States", someone wrote "americans are the people born in the united states"?

Is there free public education in Mexico?

Yes, in Mexico, there is free public education provided by the government at all levels, including primary, secondary, and high school. This public education is accessible to all Mexican citizens and legal residents.

Why do Australians live longer than people from Mexico?

Several factors contribute to Australians living longer than people from Mexico, including access to high-quality healthcare, higher standards of living, better access to clean water and sanitation, healthier diets, and lower rates of smoking and alcohol consumption in Australia. Additionally, there may be differences in genetics, lifestyle choices, and healthcare systems between the two countries.

Why is there corruption in Mexico?

There are various factors contributing to corruption in Mexico, including a lack of effective institutions to prevent and punish corruption, historical practices of bribery and favoritism, and social normalization of corrupt practices. Additionally, the close relationship between politics and organized crime further exacerbates corruption in the country.

What do Mexican people think about aging and dying?

Mexican culture tends to have a strong emphasis on respect for older individuals and honoring ancestors. Aging is often viewed as a natural part of life that should be embraced with grace and dignity. Death is typically seen as a transition to another phase of existence, with traditions like Dia de los Muertos celebrating the memory of loved ones who have passed.

Who is the oldest living person in Mexico?

The oldest living person from Mexico is Dominga Velasco, although she currently resides in the United States. She is 113 years old, her birthday being May 12, 1901.

What are facts about the US and Mexico relations?

You should note that when international politics and diplomacy are involved, there are no real friends but different countries with common or diverging interests that more often than not, end up in 'friendly rivalries', contempt or even outright war.

That being said, Mexico and the United States are neither allies nor enemies. Both countries aren't allies, as neither have signed any mutual-defense treaties such as NATO. Both aren't enemies either, as there haven't been any military confrontations between both countries for the last 93 years.

The US and Mexico are close business partners, and at least on paper, respect each other's interests.

Does Mexico have a corrupt government?

Yes. You should be aware however, that most governments in the world have corruption at some degree.

Mexico's corruption level would be greater than most developed nations, but much less than countries such as Egypt, Russia, Venezuela or Pakistan.

What is the name of the Mexican border?

The border between Mexico and the United States is the Rio Grande River.