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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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No. A gulf is a large bay that is an arm of an ocean or sea "trapped" by two extensions of land. In the case of the Gulf of Mexico, the two extensions of land would be the Florida and Yucatan peninsulas.
Who rebelled against the US as a try to take over Mexico?
The Saint Patrick's Battalion. Made up primarily of ethnic Irish and German Catholic immigrants, the battalion also included Canadians, English, French, Italians, Poles, Scots, Spaniards, Swiss, and native Mexicans, most of whom were also Roman Catholics.
How many miles are there between San Diego California and Cabo San Lucas Mexico?
There are 1,306 kilometers (812 miles, 705 nautical miles) between San Diego, California and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on a straight line. Driving distance is of about 1,670 kilometers (1,038 miles).
What was the first state in Mexico?
There was a group of states (just like the thirteen original colonies in America) that became part the newly founded Republic of Mexico in 1824. Some of them include Colima, Guanajuato, Durango, San Luis Potosi, Tabasco or Veracruz.
What sport besides soccer draws many people in Mexico?
Baseball is another sport that draws many peoples attention in Mexico. Besides drawing in so many dedicated fans, Mexico has produced many talented players. Just last week Team Mexico took on Team USA and beat them 5-2. Check it out.
Why did Mexico owed money to France?
As a consequence of the large indebtedness acquired after both the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and the Reform Wars (1857-1861), the Mexican government faced such economic difficulties that president Benito Juarez suspended interest payments to foreign countries on July 17th, 1861. This angered France, Spain and England, who united their efforts to apply gunboat diplomacy on Mexico, and force it to continue with these payments. On December 8th of the same year, the Spanish fleet and troops from Spanish-controlled Cuba arrived at Mexico's main Gulf port, Veracruz.
Juarez negotiated the terms of such payments at the "La Soledad Preliminaries"; while Spain and England were satisfied and pulled their troops from the region, France wasn't interested in such debt: they were interested in conquering Mexico to prevent the rising of the United States as a world power by establishing a foothold in the Americas, and supporting the Confederate forces during the American Civil War (1861-1865). As a secondary objective, France was interested in exploiting the large silver, copper and iron mines located on northern Mexico.
On March 6th, 1862 5,000 French troops arrived to Veracruz, letting know friends and foes alike that France was in for the conquest of Mexico. The United States weren't able to protest until May 6th of 1862, but by that date, the legendary Battle of Puebla or Cinco de Mayo (May 5th, 1862) had already taken place.
What is the distance from Chiapas Mexico to Antigua Guatemala?
Driving through the Panamerican Highway, it is approximately between a 4 to 5 hour drive by car to get to Tapachula, Chiapas; which is the closest city that borders Guatemala and Chiapas.
Is Baha California located in Mexico or the US?
Baja California (translated as "Lower California") is actually a part of Mexico. When the State of California was held by the Spanish and later the Mexicans, it was referred to as Alta California (translated as "Upper California").
What is the distance from Ashland Oregon to Mexico City Mexico?
around 4.5 to 5 hours driving (~290 miles)
What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Mexico City Mexico?
Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico):
- Location: 19°25'57.85''N 99°07'59.71''W
- Population: 21,163,226 (2009)
- Elevation above sea level: 2,240 meters (7,349 feet)
Was Mexico a part of the British Empire?
No. Mexico was part of the Spanish Empire from 1521 until 1821.
Where does Mexico get their food?
Mexico is widely believed to be an arid country, but this is not the case. It has a vast territory, where almost 12% is used for agriculture. This means 232,761 square kilometers (89,869 sq mi), which are almost the size of the whole United Kingdom, are used to grow food and cash crops.
Main crops include corn (ranked 4th worldwide), sorghum (4th), and beans (5th).
Most cereal crops are for internal consumption, but demand is so extensive that corn and wheat are imported from the United States.
Mexico is also a major producer and exporter of fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products, being among the top 10 producers of avocado, cacao, coffee, lemon, mango, orange, tomato, sugarcane, honey and banana. Most fruit grown in Mexico is exported to the United States, Europe and Japan markets during the winter season.
Does Mexico have 10 provinces?
No. Mexico is not composed of 31 states and one federal district. Their names would be:
Federal District, Mexico State, Nuevo León, Jalisco, Chihuahua, Veracruz, Puebla, Baja California Norte, Guanajuato, Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Sonora, Michoacán, San Luis PotosÃ, Sinaloa, Querétaro, Chiapas, Guerrero, Quintana Roo, Oaxaca, Yucatán, Morelos, Durango, Hidalgo, Tabasco, Aguascalientes, Campeche, Zacatecas, Baja California Sur, Nayarit, Colima and Tlaxcala.
Are colombian pesos and Mexican pesos the same thing?
Not at all. Both currencies are unique to each country and have distinct exchange rates (Jan 2010):
1 USD = 12.8399 Mexican Peso (MXN)
1 USD = 1,977.00 Colombian Peso (COP)
They are neither; Mexican is a nationality.
However, the terms Hispanic, Latino or Latina are commonly used when referring to Mexicans and other Latin American nationalities by race.
What is the size of Europe compare to Mexico?
Europe is a subcontinent that spans 11,100,000 square kilometers, while Mexico has 1,972,550. Roughly 5.6 countries the size of Mexico would fit inside Europe.
However, on a country by country basis, Mexico is roughly the same size of Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany put together.
What type of mixed economy is Mexico?
A mixed economy.
Mexico is a developing country with a capitalist economic system. As such, it is considered an "emerging market."
Mexico has a mixed economy, because at the beginning of the 20th century, its Mexican Revolution (1910-1921) resulted in a government that defined many pro-social policies such as strong unions, free education and a government that dictates economic direction of the country, unlike a laissez faire government, which would allow the economic system to function by itself without government intervention.
When someone dies in Mexico when are they buried?
Yes, they do. Sometimes, they would cremate them, "bury" them at the sea or perform other burial rites commonly allowed by Roman Catholicism. Exotic rites such as leaving a corpse to be eaten by animals or mummification procedures are not part of the Mexican culture.
What differences did Soto's grandfather see between Mexico and California?
Soto's grandfather likely observed several differences between Mexico and California, including climate, landscape, culture, language, and economic opportunities. Mexico may have had a warmer climate, different vegetation, and distinct cultural traditions compared to California. Additionally, the language spoken, economic infrastructure, and overall quality of life may have varied between the two regions. These observations would have provided valuable insights into the diverse characteristics of each place.
How long from Mexico Cancun to riviera Maya Mexico?
The Mayan Riviera is actually the stretch of land between Cancun and Tulum, along 133 kilometers (83 miles) of the Highway 306, running in parallel to the Caribbean coastline. So, it can take you from a couple of minutes from the Cancun international airport up to a two hours depending on your destination.
How did farming develop in central Mexico?
Wild species of beans, maize (corn) and squash were first domesticated by Olmecs and Mayans some 6000 years ago, not on central Mexico but on the southeastern lowlands around the Gulf of Mexico, including the Yucatan Peninsula. Some 4500 years ago the practice spread to the rest of the Americas, and several civilizations, such as the Aztecs, continued with the tradition.
The states that border Mexico are New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Texas.
Does the US have a trade deficit with Mexico?
Yes. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) guarantees that most goods and services between Mexico and the United States (and Canada as well) flow among the three partners without any additional burdens, such as import duties or taxes.
