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Facts About Mexico
1 – The word “Mexico” comes from the Mexica people.
2 – Mexico was originally called New Spain by its first King, Charles I.
3 -Mexico has a population of over 125 million people and is one of the most populous nations on earth.
4 – The currency in mexico is the peso.
5 – The capital of Mexico City is also the most populous city in all of Latin America.
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6 – Mexican cuisine has been influenced by many cultures, including Spanish, French, Italian and indigenous Mexican traditions.
7 – The mexican peso (MXN$), or “Mexican dollar,” is divided into 100 centavos.
8 – In ancient times, maize was a staple food for Aztec civilizations. It was used to make tortillas as well as drinks like atole and pulque. Nowadays it can be found on every street corner throughout the world!
9 – Mexico is the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.
10 – The national drink of Mexico is tequila, and it’s usually served with a slice of lime or lemon.
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11 – Mexican cuisine varies widely by region and can include tacos, enchiladas, tamales, mole sauce dishes, chilaquiles – all delicious!
12 – The Mexican flag consists of three colors – green for independence from Spain; white for purity and peace; red for union and hard work.
13 – The official language in Mexico is Spanish but many other languages are spoken as well including Nahuatl (the native language), Maya languages like Yucatec Mayan or Quiche Mayan which are still used today.
14 – More than 80% of Mexicans identify themselves as Catholic Christians while less than 2% identify themselves as Evangelicals.
15 – A group called Los Tigres del Norte have been performing since 1969 – they’re considered to be one of Latin America’s biggest rock.
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16 – There are over 120 museums in Mexico including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) and the National Museum of Anthropology (NMA).
17 – There are more than 1,000 different species of cactus in Mexico.
18 – More than 10% of Mexicans live below the poverty line.
19 – Mexicans celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5th to commemorate the victory over France in 1862.
20 – In Spanish, “Mexico” means “place where Mexicas live.”
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21 – The first ever Mexican film was made in 1917.
22 – There are over 1,700 species of plants that only exist in Mexico.
23 – The Chichen Itza pyramid has been around for more than 2,000 years and is still standing tall today.
24 – In 1976, a magnitude 8 earthquake killed up to 10,000 people and destroyed most buildings in Mexico City.
25 – In 2010, UNESCO declared 11 places in Mexico as World Heritage Sites.
Bonus Facts
Some popular tourist attractions include Acapulco Bay, which is located on the Pacific coast and contains some beautiful beaches; Chichen Itza, an ancient Mayan site that was built around 600 AD; and Teotihuacan, which was once a large pre-Columbian city that now holds many archaeological treasures like pyramids and temples.
In 1810, a revolt against Spain led to independence for Mexico.
