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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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Is a honduran the same thing as a Mexican?
No. A Honduran is from Honduras while a Mexican is from Mexico.
How do you say hello in Ireland?
I was born in Ireland and live here, and not one person speaks it. Children only have to learn Irish in school as a second language. I personally hate it. Anyway, Hello is Dia Duit. Pronounced, Dee-a-gwit,
How do you say good night in nahuatl?
The Nahuatl phrase directly equivalent to "good night" is cuali tayohuah.
Do people in mexico celebrate the Fourth of July?
No, Mexico does not celebrate USA's Independence day on the 4th of July...They have thier own Independence Day...September 16th....to celebrate Mexico's independence from Spanish rule.
Who were the two groups that dominated Mexican politicals?
Both Spaniards and American-born descendants of European colonists, known as criollos.
What territory was inherited by Mexico from Spain?
Mexico did not inherit territory from Spain; Mexico simply took it from Spain. The Spanish General, Agosto Iturbide, switched sides and became the ruler of Mexico. Its southern border began at the line between Panama and Costa Rica. The northern border fell roughly along the borders of the following states of the United States: California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
Do Mexican men prefer white or Mexican women?
Im a Mexican and we prefer Mexican women because theyre the most hottest and most beautiful women on earth .They love us and we love them,im lucky being Mexican and theyre so sexy and attractive.MEXICAN PRIDE.VIVA MEXICO.
Why did Mexico forbid more Americans to move to Texas in 1830?
They didn't; they just outlawed slavery on Mexican territories.
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What was the old Aztec name for Mexico's capital city?
Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Aztec Empire before it was conquered by Hernando Cortez, and became what we know today as Mexico City.
How are Mexico's markets different from the US?
Both the U.S. and Mexico are federal presidential republics, but Mexico has 31 independent states and one federal district while the United States has 50 states and one such federal district. Another difference would be the presidential election process: in the U.S., it is decided by the Electoral College, while in Mexico the president is elected by direct popular vote.
Besides those two differences, both governments work very much the same.
As of now are there any cases of swine flu in Cancun Mexico?
May 18, 2009 CDC Downgraded travel advice for Mexico...
"Our main advice now is for those people who are at risk of complications from influenza because of underlying illness, pregnancy, or advanced age, that they ought to check with their health care provider before embarking on a trip...We do think it's fine for most people to travel to Mexico at this point."
You can legally travel to Cancun, but please check the current situation.
In April 2009, there was an outbreak of swine flu, but as of May 3rd there had not been any reported cases in the entire state of Quintana Roo.
Quintana Roo is the home of the famous resort areas Cancun and the Riviera Maya. It was reported that 15 students in New York came down with the flu and some of them had visited Cancun during the spring break. There is no proof that there is any correlation between the two as of yet.
What is Cancun Mexico murder rate?
Acapulco as part of the state of Guerrero has a rate of approximately 46.06 intentional homicides per 100,000 inhabitants. Pretty high in comparison to other crime-ridden parts of the world such as South Africa (34), Haiti (21.8) or Russia (14.9).
What large city northwest of Mexico City?
There are many. In the immediate vicinity (~ 200 Km / 125 mi) you will find Queretaro (1.09 million), Morelia (0.89 million) or Leon (1.4 million). Further west (~ 460 Km / 285 mi) you can find Guadalajara (4.6 million).
Is cotton a natural resource in Mexico?
Yes. Total production of cotton in Mexico for 2014 is estimated at 1.2 million bales (11th largest producer in the world).
Name four kinds of physical features that are included on the map of Mexico?
Mexico is a country with diverse landforms such as deserts, plateaus, mountatins, bays, gulfs, peninsulas, and plains. It has numerous mountains such as the Sierra Madre Occidental, Sierrra Madre Oriental, and the Sierra Madre Del Sur. Then, there is the plateau of Mexico and the valley of Mexico in the center. In addition, there are numerous rivers such as the Conchos river, and the Panuco River. Finally, there are capes named San Lucas and Corrientes. Also a place called Mexico city.
How do people in Texas celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
They , get together have festivals maybe a few drinks and food. The gather many Mexicans they probably eat and talk and have a good time.
Why is Benito juarez the famous person in Mexico?
Benito Juarez (1806-1872) is regarded as the greatest president Mexico has ever had, for many reasons:
He was the first Mexican leader who did not have a military background, and also the first full-blooded indigenous national (he was a Zapotec Amerindian) to serve as President of Mexico and to lead a country in the Western Hemisphere in over 300 years.
He served five terms as president of Mexico: 1858-1861 as interim, 1861-1865, 1865-1867, 1867-1871 and 1871-1872.
For resisting the French occupation, overthrowing the Empire, and restoring the Republic, as well as for his efforts to modernize the country, Juarez is often regarded as Mexico's greatest and most beloved leader.
What problem in Mexico city that is made worse by surrounding mountains is?
Air pollution qualifies as such. Surrounding mountains and high elevation above sea level contribute to a "cook pot effect", preventing air currents from blowing the smog away, and keeping it trapped in the Mexico City valley below.
How is the Mexican American Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is mainly celebrated in the state of Puebla, where the Battle of Puebla took place in 1862. No special food is associated with the celebration, but Chiles en Nogada are likely to be served. Chiles en Nogada are poblano chiles filled with "picadillo," (a mixture usually containing chopped or ground meat, aromatics, fruits, and spices) topped with a walnut-based cream sauce and pomegranate seeds, giving it the three colors of the Mexican flag: chili for green, nut sauce for white , and pomegranate for red.
Cinco de Mayo is not widely observed in other parts of Mexico, but if there is a Cinco de Mayo celebration, the foods of that region would be served. For instance, if you are eating in Mexico City, tortas, pambazos or pozole would be in order. In the city of Guadalajara, birria would be the choice. Caldo loco is pretty common throughout the state of Hidalgo.
At widespread Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the United States, it is likely that "traditional Mexican Food" consisting of tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas or any other Tex-Mex cuisine dish would be on the menu.
How many Mexican men marry black women?
Most Mexicans (up to 80% of the total population) are Mestizo (mix of European and Amerindian people). Therefore, both girls and boys of other races are viewed as a novelty among Mexicans. Besides, embedded in the Mexican psyche is the theory that "güeritas" (white Americans), "negritas" (African-American) and "chinitas" (Asian-Americans) are a prize worth fighting for.
What Indian civilization developed a writing system and built great pyramids in Mexico?
There were many of them. Of special importance are Aztecs, Teotihuacans, Mayans and Olmecs.
How did the war between Mexico start?
General Porfirio Díaz (1830-1915) was a mestizo from Oaxaca. He opposed Santa Ana, fought for Juarez in the War of Reform, and with his brother fought against Emperor Maximilian. He was one of Juarez's more effective generals. He ran unsuccessfully against President Juarez (1871). He claimed electoral fraud and decided to use force and overthrow the government (1876). He introduced a dictatorship which ruled Mexico for nearly 40 years. is iron-fisted rule, which lasted almost 40 years which Mexicans refer to as the Porfiriato. He and his Cientificos ruled Mexico under the banner of "Liberty, Order, and Progress". Díaz had a very specific interpretation of these terms. Liberty was extended to supportive landowners, industrialists, and entrepreneurs to make money. Order was enforced through a policy of pan y palo (bread and club). Progress was rapid economic development. Díaz negotiated arrangements with foreiners in which he and his associates profited personally. Any opposition or even criticism was suppressed, often brutally. The Díaz dictatorship introduced a degree of modernization. Mexico in 1910 had a much more developed infrastructure than that of the country he had seized control of in 1876. It was, however, still an underdeveloped country. Díaz did not address Mexico's deep-seeded social problems. Ans a key area that he did not invest in was Mexico's human capital. Mexico was still a country with a small middle-class and a largely illiterate rural peasantry living in essentially feudal conditions. The Mexican Revolution was the first of the great 20th century peasant revolutions. When the Revolution came, it was a surprise to everyone--not the least to Mexicans. Díaz was astonished that the effete little teetotaling lawyer could succeed in overthrowing him. When departing for Mexico he warned, "Madero has unleashed a tiger, let us see if he can control him."
The above explanation explains why Dias was overthrown, but does not explain why the Mexican Revolution erupted into a major Revolution. Mexico was not only an underdeveloped country with a small middle-class, but it was a largely rural country with a largely landless peasantry, primarily of Native American ancestry. Most of Mexico's productive land was owned by a small number of wealthy hacendados operating huge, sprawling estates. When the peasantry joined the largely middle-class revolt that Madero launched, for better or worse, the Revolution began. Yes this is an important addition. I personally would add the absence of the rule of law, especially for the peasantry.
The above covers the causes of the Revolution, but a very important question that must be addressed in connection to the Revolution is if it promoted Mexico's development as a modern, productive country or created a political structure which made this development possible. And particularly did it establish the rule of law, a central component of a modern society. And an important part of this discussion is to what extent the modern situation where working-class Mexicans have to migrate to the United States to find decent paying jobs has its roots in the Revolution.
