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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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What type is farming in Mexico?

Three types:

  • Communal farms known as ejidos, where most farming is for subsistence purposes.
  • Privately-owned haciendas, where ranching and cash crops are common - such as cotton, agave for tequila or grapes for wine-making.
  • Privately-owned, mechanized farms.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Mexico's geography?

Advantages:

  • It is located between North and South America and the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. This allows Mexico to act as a bridge between both regions.
  • Also, Mexico has a large number of international trade agreements, allowing it to have a large export-oriented economy.
  • Finally, Mexico has a large population (113 million) allowing it to have an important - although still developing - economy labeled as an "emerging market".

Disadvantages:

  • Geography and climate often hinder economic development efforts. For example, the Chihuahuan desert is the result of a 'rain shadow' induced by the Sierra Madre Occidental. This has limited agriculture to small fertile pockets within Mexico, which cover only 12-17% of Mexico's territory.

Why is Mexico City a good travel spot?

Yes, it is. Some points of interest include:

  • Centro historico - Where the Mexico City cathedral, Plaza de la Constitucion, Templo Mayor Aztec ruins and Palacio Nacional (with many murals from Diego Rivera) are found.
  • Xochimilco - Where you can find the wrongly named 'floating gardens' of Aztec times.
  • Coyoacan - A place to see for his historic streets, old layout and relaxed atmosphere.
  • Zona Rosa - The 'pink zone' is a shopping, disco and entertaining district. The 'pink' has taken another meaning as many gay bars and shops have opened during recent years.
  • Chapultepec - One of the largest public parks in the city. Atop the hill of Chapultepec there is a castle, now a history museum, where one of the most celebrated battles of the Mexican-American War took place.

Are you legally married if you live in the UK married in Mexico but never registered the marriage in the UK?

If your marriage was legal in Mexico then you are legally married. You need to obtain a divorce or the Mexican marriage may come back to haunt you some day. If you remarried in the UK without obtaining a divorce that marriage would be invalid and would be exposed if your husband ever showed up.

What are the different races that can be found in Mexico City?

The majority of the population of Mexico is Mestizo, which is a mix of Native Mexican Indians and European (The majority of whom are from Spain).

All races and many ethnic groups are represented within the population of Mexico.

What was the population of Mexico city in 1950?

  • City proper: 8.49 million
  • Greater Mexico City: 15.11 million

What three tectonic plates are under Mexico?

Mexico is atop three tectonic plates (North American, Pacific and Cocos Plates) which are part of the so-called Ring of Fire. The Rivera Plate could also be considered as part of these, but it only touches a small portion of the sea floor in front of the Mexican Pacific, not touching the actual mainland. It is located precisely, on the subduction zone between the North America, Pacific and Cocos Plates.

Who are six famous Mexicans?

ACTORS, WRITERS (and Screenwriters), DIRECTORS, ARTISTS, RADIO PERSONALITIES

Val Kilmer (actor)

Gene Hackman (actor)

S. Scott Conner (talk show host)

Duncan North (writer)

Ali McGraw (actor)

Jane Fonda (actor)

Raoul Trujillo (actor)

Shirley Mac Laine (actor)

Rion Hunter (actor, writer)

Nicolise Louis (writer, screenwriter, actor, musician)

Julia Roberts (actor)

Amy Irving (actor)

Richard Brander (acting coach - Kevin Costner, Amanda Peet, Nicolise Louis etc)

Imus (radio personality)

Vern Gillum (director)

Philip David Lee (director, screenwriter)

Boril Radoykov (artist, actor)

Uriel Chamberlain (artist)

Greg Serano (actor)

Brian Lucero (actor)

Alan Tafoya (actor)

Neil Patrick Harris (actor - born in Albuquerque)

Demi Moore (actor - born in Roswell)

Georgia O'Keefe (artist RIP)

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What are the two continents that Mexico conects?

Mexico does not connect two continents; it "connects" the United States with Central America (Belize and Guatemala, to be more specific). All of them are located in North America.

What happened to Tenochtitlan?

It was then destroyed in 1575 by the Spaniards.

How long did the Mexican war last for?

It took more than 11 years (September 16, 1810 - September 27, 1821) for Mexico to achieve its independence from Spain.

Where in Mexico grows fruit?

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 and vegetables grown in Mexico are exported to the United States, Europe and Japan markets during the winter season.

What type government systems exist in Brazil Mexico and Cuba?

I had the same question! i found out the answer. Brazil and Mexico share the federal government.

Why did they built pyramids in Mexico?

Pyramids were symbols of power among these cultures. At first they were dedicated to the Mesoamerican gods, but they also became a symbol of the capacity to carry out large works of engineering.

Are there Costco stores in Mexico?

Yes. Costco is a well-known retail brand in Mexico, also owning a local brand known as Comercial Mexicana.

Costco has several stores throughout Mexico, including Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Mexico City, Toluca, Puebla, Guadalajara and Monterrey.

What is the most popular breed of bird in Mexico?

For pets? Canaries (Serinus canaria) are the most popular.

Was Mexico a matriarchal society?

No. Actually, Mexico is considered a traditionally patriarchal society. The best example is machismo (male chauvinism), still held in more conservative settings, such as rural Mexico.

What is the most polluted city Shanghai or Mexico City?

Shanghai is quite more polluted than Mexico City right now, due to having air quality levels to 'severe' or 'hazardous' as of lately. Mexico City has had good to medium air quality levels during the last few months.

These values however, tend to vary throughout the year.

Liberal leader who started La Reforma in Mexico?

The Mexican reform movement was inspired by the liberal political philosophies of European intellectuals, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, John Stuart Mill, and Pierre Joseph Proudhon. Their views were adopted by a group of Mexican intellectuals who shared a strong commitment to moralize Mexican politics. The most outstanding member of the group was Benito Juárez, a Zapotec lawyer and politician. Juárez and his cohorts went into exile in Louisiana, where they drew up the Plan of Ayutla in 1854 for the overthrow of Santa Anna. As the plan gained broad-based support, the conspirators began to return to Mexico. In August 1855, in response to growing opposition, Santa Anna resigned for the last time. :)

Can you fly from Canada to Mexico and back without a passport?

Pursuant to international treaty, all passengers on international flights must carry passports. It is required that you present a passport to customs when entering Mexico by air. In emergency situations, it may be possible to rely upon another document, but this requires hours spent convincing reluctant officials.