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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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When did the Spanish change the city Tenochtitlan's name to Mexico?
The Spanish Conquistadors, in 1521. The official name of the city was Mexico-Tenochtitlan. At the time, Spanish practice after conquering a city was to keep most of its name intact. As the name was too large, they just kept the name as Mexico, and kept if for the last 490+ years.
A siesta can be taken anytime during the day but typically it is when the sun is at it's hottest so anytime between 12 and 2pm and often after lunch. If you are visiting a foreign country that has a siesta, the siesta starts about a quarter of an hour before you get hungry. So when you want to buy some food or have a mid-day meal, all the shops, cafes and restaurants are closed because it is siesta time. The siesta continues until you are no longer hungry, but all the shops, cafes and restaurants have re-opened. For more information, see Related links below.
How many years ago was the battle of french vs Mexico?
`because they loved aura troncoso ,yilian guerrero and maria jose capeans
What is Mexico's military budget?
There are two figures that answer your question: one is the federal budget, or the money the Mexican government spends. It would be of some US$229 billion (2009 est.)
The other is the Gross Domestic Product, or the money spent on all products and services purchased in Mexico for a given year. It equals some US$1,465 billion (2009 est.), which puts Mexico as the 11th largest economy in the world.
A Mexican would not think Mexico to be a foreign country, but would consider all other countries to be foreign.
Why was Mexico City chosen as the capital?
Yes. Mexico city is the capital of Mexico. (the country)
The capital of Mexico state (in Mexico) is Toluca.
The state is officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Méxicoand the capital is Toluca de Lerdo.
What country is bigger France or Mexico?
Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world, 4th in the Americas and 2nd in Latin America, with 2,780,400 square kilometers (1,073,500 sq mi) of area. Mexico stands as the 15th biggest country worldwide, 6th in the Americas and 3rd in Latin America, with 1,972,550 square kilometers (761,606 sq mi) of area.
Argentina is bigger than Mexico, almost by 41%.
What date did Texas win it's independence from Mexico and becomes lone star republic?
2nd day of March
Is Mexico City a popular tourist destination?
Yes. It is the 10th most popular destination in the world for international tourists with 23.3 million visitors each year.
How did rebels declare independence from Mexico and become Californians?
There were no rebels in California who wanted to become "Californians". California was acquired from Mexico by American troops. See related questions for more detail.
Were Texan colonists justified in their grievances toward the Mexicans?
If they do, it is time to bury the hatchet. Holding a grudge for 162 years is worse behavior then the Hatfields and the McCoys.
Cual es la poblacion de Oaxaca Mexico?
El sitio de abajo dice que la población de Oaxaca, Mexico en 2005 fue 3,506,821.
Where there black slaves in Mexico?
Of course. They have however, been integrated into the general population as Mexico has traditionally allowed for interracial marriages.
See related questions section about Afro-Mexicans
What side of the road do you drive on in cozumel Mexico?
On the right side same as us (if your from America) if your not conviced just go to Google and go to videos or pics and type in Mexico roads, I got a video showing what side. hope it help your curiosity
What Central America country speaks English?
Every country in Central and South America officially speaks Spanish except for Brazil, Guyana, French Guyana, and Surinam and Belize (but Spanish is often well understood in these countries). That doesn't mean however that all people their Speak Spanish. In many areas Indian languages are spoken and some older people in small villages may not speak any Spanish.
What happens if you enter California from Tijuana Mexico without a passport?
If you have an ID and birth certificate, you shouldn't have any problem re-entering the US.
Which city has the greater population Mexico or Tokyo?
Population wise Tokyo would have greater but Mexico City has more area.
What was the function of the caste system in colonial Mexico?
Segregation. Depending on the color of your skin, there were different opportunities you could have in life.
Who were the first ancient people in Mexico?
The Aztec or Mexica people, who founded the city on March 13, 1325 as Tenochtitlan
What city in Mexico has Mayan ruins?
The none other than Aztec - Tenochtitlan a capital of a vast empire with more than 250,000 individuals,the people lived there called themselves Mexica or Tenochca they dont call themselves as Aztec , Aztec comes its origin Aztlan the mytical and legendary place sometimes called "Land of the Herons" Aztec founded their city Tenochtitlan on 1325 and captured and defeated by Spanish Conquistadors Hernan cortes on 13th of August 1521 what a sad day :((
Mexico cities altitude above sea level?
Mexico City elevation is of 2,240 m (7,349 ft) above sea level.
