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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
Where is the center of Mexico's energy industry and why is it there?
It is known as the Coatzacoalcos-Veracruz-Campeche corridor, along the southern Gulf of Mexico coast. It is where most oil extraction in Mexico takes place, and the region where most oil refineries are located.
What environment problems face those who live in Mexico city?
Air pollution is an enormous risk due to the high altitude which means relatively less oxygen in the air. The surrounding mountains can trap the smog so that residents are breathing pollutants from auto exhaust and factory emissions.
What is the name used for all the Cordillera Mountains in Mexico?
There are three of them: Sierra Madre Oriental, Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur.
Why do you have to have a passport to go to Mexico?
You always need a passport to enter another country
What is the shortest distance between Cuba and Mexico?
That all depends on where in Cuba. Shortest distance, Isla Mujeres, Mexico to Punto San Antonio is 96 miles by sea or air
Why did President Polk send General Scott into Mexico?
He did not want a war, but he was willing to go to war if necessary in order to gain his objective of extending the US west to California and ending the dispute over the Texas border.
Longer answer :Border issues...again.Let me explain. See, despite Santa Anna's defeat at the hands of the Texans, the Mexican Congress refused to accept the terms. Not that they could do much beyond point fingers and sputter. Mexico vehemently warned the U.S. that if they annexed Texas (an inevitability, given the Texans' U.S. and particularly Tennessee bushwhacker attitude), then America would have itself a war with the Central American nation. Predictably, America gleefully ignored the threats, and in 1845, Texas joined the union. Again, Mexico couldn't do much more than pout like a child who didn't get their lollipop, so it did the next best thing (in their minds): break off diplomatic contact. President Polk claimed the border as the Rio Grande River, but Mexico claimed the border as the Nueces River. According to the Treaties of Velasco, the border was indeed the Rio Grande. But Mexico herself never ratified those treaties.
Polk was in a bit of a pickle. See, the U.S. recognized Texas' independence, and by extension, the Treaties of Velasco. The border was indeed the Rio Grande. But Mexico was changing the terms of the treaties by changing the border. Strange...they weren't really willing to just march back in and take Texas back, but they were willing to force the issue... Now why would they do that?
Answer: because they knew Polk could only react one way.
See, there are two reasons for this. First, America wanted Northern California. Not necessarily to control themselves, but primarily because France and England wanted it as well. America wouldn't tolerate the European colonials re-establishing their dominion on the continent (Canada notwithstanding), and they knew Europe had its sights set on the area. Mexico was weak, and would have fallen easily to a European power, either through marshal might, or coercion. It was a matter of safety.
Secondly, cotton. Actually Mexico probably wouldn't be the best place for cotton, but it WOULD be a southern territory that would be allowed slavery. Score one for the Democrats in Congress. The North vehemently opposed the war (for the most part), but this was an America that was all about concessions to the states at this time. Polk knew the NORTH wouldn't secede, but the south sure threatened it. Blocking the war would be just one more thing to add to the secessionist's list.
So, armed with that knowledge, Mexico was pretty sure of two things: one, America would attack if they gave them a reason (i.e: disputing the border), and two: that France and England would SUPPORT Mexico if America did attack. After all, Europe was already slave-free, as was Mexico. Why would England and France support a pro-slave nation over an anti-slave nation? Also, Mexico knew it was a matter of time before it lost California. Either through revolution, conquest, or treaty. France and England wanted it, and Mexico believed they'd support Mexico if they thought they could get it from them.
Mexico was flouting the American policy of no European intervention in the Americas, and threatening an all-out war. America was deeply divided, and didn't need this agitation. Polk's decision was made for him.
In 1846, Texans went to war, again.
Can you mail cigars from Mexico to US?
No. Besides, it would be cheaper to buy such ammunition in any arms dealership within the US.
Name of the ancient people of Mexico?
The Mexica (Nahuatl) were an indigenous people of Mexico, known today as the Aztecs. There is disagreement over the meaning of the name Mexica, and the place name Mexico (Mexihco) where they lived. The name of Mexico comes from the Nahuatl name Mexihco.
Is Mexico surrounded by mountains?
Not surrounded, as Mexico is a country with coastlines on the Pacific Ocean, as well as the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. It has, however, mountains and mountain ranges within its territory. Those mountain ranges would be the Sierra Madre Occidental, Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre del Sur, including mountains such as the Popocatepetl volcano (5,426 metres or 17,802 ft of altitude) and the Pico de Orizaba (5,636 metres or 18,490 ft).
Why was Tenochtitlan so important?
It was the economic, cultural and political center of the Aztec empire. It was their capital from 1325 - date of its foundation - until 1521, when it fell before Hernan Cortes and his Spanish conquistadores.
All of them are in northern Mexico:
- Monterrey (4 stores)
- Chihuahua
- Saltillo
- Hermosillo
- Culiacan
What are holidays only celebrated in Mexico?
wellI'm half Mexican so ill know so ask me!!! well there's Nov 20 there the day of the Revolting Anniversary , and there's Independence day on the Dec20 ok see ya
independence day is on September 16, do your research before pretending to be Mexican
How did Mexico banned slavery?
Mexico already did since it won its Independence War against Spain (1810-1821). Emancipation laws however, were not officially included in the Mexican constitution until 1833. This legal void allowed several Texian Empresarios (Tejanos) to own slaves.
It depends: the northwestern part of the country, including the Baja California peninsula, is part of the Sonoran desert while the north is part of the Chihuahuan desert, so both regions are generally dry.
The rest of the country wildly varies between humid jungles, temperate plains and humid, coastal areas. Most towns and cities close to the sea are pretty humid and most cities on the "Mexican Central Plateau" bordered by the Sierra Madre mountain ranges are temperate, with humidity depending on season.
What state is made up of 2 penninsulas?
In Mexico there is none. There are two states on the Baja California peninsula, being Baja California (capital: Mexicali) and Baja California Sur (capital: La Paz); there are three states on the Yucatan peninsula, which are Campeche (capital: Campeche), Yucatan (capital: Merida) and Quintana Roo (capital: Chetumal).
Was the state of Chihuahua in Mexico named after the dog?
No, it was the other way around: the dog was named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
What sports do people watch in Mexico?
The main sport in watched in Mexico is futbol
or "soccer" as Americans say it. although futbol
is the main sport Mexicans also enjoy baseball.
Why are auroras more commonly seen in Alaska then in Mexico?
Because both Alaska and Australia are much closer to the poles, where the effects of Earth's magnetic field can be seen -- auroras occur due to solar winds hitting the lower layers of the magnetic field.
What is the geography of southern Mexico?
I guess you mean the Yucatan peninsula. It is mostly a flat land composed of limestone which was part of a calcareous sea shelf; it surfaced some 65 million years ago.
What is the number one import to Mexico?
Mexico is the tenth largest economy in the world, with a Gross Domestic Product of US$1.85 trillion (2013). It is also the eleventh in terms of population with more than 120 million people for 2013, thus allowing Mexican exports to be not only raw materials such as oil or silver, but also manufactured goods and even high-technology products, including assembled aircraft, pharmaceuticals, communications equipment, and computer and office machinery.
Mexico is also one of the countries with most trade agreements in the world, having 12 free trade agreements with over 40 countries including North and Central America, the European Free Trade Area and Japan, putting more than 90% of its trade under free trade agreements.
Following are some statistics related to Mexican balance of trade:
- Exports: USD 370.9 billion (world's rank: 16th).
- Major exports: Manufactured goods, electronics, oil and oil products, aircraft, silver, computers and servers, fruits, meats, consumer electronics, processed foods, vegetables, ships, coffee, LCD screens, electricity, biotechnology, cotton, rolling stock, automotive and aircraft engines, cellular phones, metals, industrial equipment, granite and marble, lithium batteries.
- Top export partners: United States (78.2%), Spain (2.8%), Canada (2.7%), China (1.7%), Germany (1.5%), Colombia (1.3%), Brazil (1.0%), Netherlands (0.8%), Chile (0.6%), Japan (0.5%).
- Imports: USD 370.7 billion (world's rank: 15th).
- Major imports: Vehicles and vehicle parts, electric and electronic machinery and equipment, boilers and steam generators, engines and engine parts, copper and copper products.
- Top import partners: United States (48.7%), China (15.9%), Japan (4.5%), Germany (3.6%), South Korea (3.2%), Canada (2.6%), Italy (2.1%), Taiwan (1.8%), Brazil (1.4%), Spain (1.1%).
