The Mayan civilization
The Mayans once controlled southern Mexico and parts of Central America.
In central and southern Mexico, including cities such as:GuanajuatoSan Miguel de AllendeCelayaOaxacaAcapulcoCuautlaApatzinganPueblaOrizaba
Large cities with many temples and pyramids.
Southern Mexico
You mean before contact with Europeans? That would be the Mayan civilization.
It depends on the specific region. Northern Mexico is arid to semi-arid, and with the exception of the state capitals, most inland cities are industrial and mining boomtowns. Central Mexico is temperate in nature, and most cities are former colonial towns which look like modern Spanish cities, such as Madrid, Zaragoza or Barcelona. The most important among these include Guadalajara, Queretaro, Puebla and Mexico City, capital of the country. Finally, you have southern Mexico, which is subtropical. Most inland cities in the southern region look like their Central American counterparts.
Central American cities are the smokestacks of industry.
An impoverished rural life, added to increased industrialization is the answer.
The countries with the greatest concentration of Spanish speakers are Mexico, followed by the United States, Colombia, Spain, and Argentina. These countries are part of the Spanish-speaking world and have significant populations that speak Spanish as their primary language.
No. Mexico City just covers an area of nearly 7,854 square kilometers (3,032.4 sq mi), which is roughly half of New York City's. For comparison purposes, Central America has an area of 523,780 square kilometers (202,320 sq mi) so almost 67 cities the size of Mexico City would be needed to cover all Central America.
William M. Ferguson has written: 'Maya ruins of Mexico in color' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Mayas, Antiguedades 'Maya ruins in Central America in color' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Indians of Central America, Mayas 'Mesoamerica's ancient cities' -- subject(s): Aerial photographs, Antiquities, Indians of Mexico, Indians of Central America, Extinct cities 'Miracles are guaranteed' -- subject(s): Conduct of life
You shouldn't. It has some of the ugliest and most insecure cities in the whole country. Juarez, for example is the most insecure city in the world - more than Iraq or Afghanistan. Nicer cities are located along the coasts and on central and southern Mexico.