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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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How do you address the Consulate General of Mexico?
How do I address the envelope to send to Avda. Lazaro Cardenas 4070, Zapoppan, Jaliscom Mexico C.P. 45040
What month did Mexico gain it's independence?
Declared: September 15, 1810 (from Spain)
Won: September 27, 1821
Mexico declared its independence on September 16, 1810, sparking the Mexican War of Independence. However, the war wasn't over until September 27, 1821. So, Mexico technically didn't gain it's independence until 1821.
What are the beliefs in Guadalajara?
It is Roman Catholic in its majority.
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What is the distance in Mexico from Zacatecas to Sinaloa?
The distance in Mexico from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, to Mazatlan, Sinaloa, is 226 air miles. That equals 364 kilometers or 196 nautical miles.
Who was the spanish explorer who found Mexico?
Amerigo Vespucci was a Florentine merchant and navigator who made at least two transatlantic trips to the New World, voyages that inspired cartographer Martin Wardseemüller to label the new continent "America" in 1507.
http://www.answers.com/Amerigo%20Vespucci%20
Hernando De Soto
Spanish explorer ~1500 - 1542
De Soto was born in the province of Extremadura in Spain. As a teen-ager, he sailed to the New World and began his career as an explorer in the tropical rain forests of Panama. De Soto served in expeditions to enslave Indians and to search for wealth. By the early 1530's, de Soto was known as an excellent soldier and horseman. He joined an expedition led by Francisco Pizarro, another Spanish explorer, against the empire of the Inca Indians in what is now Peru. After a short delay, the men began their journey in 1532 with a small army of 168 men. They reached the city of Cajamarca, where a huge Inca army, commanded by Emperor Atahualpa, was camped.
http://www.laughtergenealogy.com/bin/histprof/misc/desoto.html
Who explored Florida and Mexico?
Florida was discovered by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon (1474 - 1521), while Mexico was discovered by Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes (1485 - 1547).
What are some drugs used in the Mexican drug war?
cocaine, opium, marijuana, cannabis, methamphetamine, heroin
Which of the seven wonders of the world is in Mexico?
Paricutin volcano is the only natural wonder of the world in Mexico. Paricutin is located in Michoacán, Mexico and it's birth was witnessed by the human race which established it as a natural wonder.
In English : Mexico City (MEKS-ih-co sih-tee). In Spanish: Ciudad de México, D.F. ( SEE-oo-dodd day MEH-hee-co) (DF is Distrito Federal , or Federal District )
it takes just as long as if you married her here you still hve to fill the papers and she has to wait in line for a visa or a green card it chould take up tp 25 years. That is how long the what is to get green card for the usa from mexico.
How many nautical miles from Ensenada to Cabo San Lucas?
The distance between the above places is approximately equal to 140 nautical miles. To convert miles to nautical miles, multiply the miles by 0.86. This is point to point straight distance. The actual distance will change according to the route.
Do you need a passport to go to and from Mexico by land if it are a US resident?
U.S. citizens do not need a passport to enter Mexico by land or sea and they do not need one to return home. Mexican citizens need a "WHTI-compliant document" to enter the U.S. and they may enter Mexico with nothing.
The Mexican officials at the border do not ask for any identification from anyone. On your return home, the U.S. officials would like you to carry a current passport but they can't obligate U.S. citizens to do so. Every day hundreds of people cross from Tijuana to San Diego with only a driver's license.
The passport question is controversial and confusing. Because of that, a group of people at the San Diego-Tijuana border put together a FAQ on the subject, see related links.
Why is central Mexico the country's most important economic region?
Due to volcanic activity, central Mexico is dominated by the Mexican central plateau, which besides its fertile soil, has a temperate climate -- unlike the scorching deserts to the north or the suffocating jungles on the coast. This has allowed a higher population density and more development along the region. Some of the largest cities in Mexico, such as Mexico City, Puebla, Queretaro or Guanajuato are located in Central Mexico.
Why did revolution erupt in Mexico in 1910?
The Mexican Revolution was spurred by unrest about the dictatorship of President Porfirio Diaz. At the time, power and money in Mexican society were concentrated in the hands of a few.
How many houses are there in Mexico?
There were 901388 housing units in New Mexico in 2010 according to the US Census Bureau.
