Mexico Caylie Zhang
Mexico in the world 23° N 102° W total: 1, 972, 550 sq km land: 1, 923, 040 sq km water: 49, 510 sq km Capital: Mexico city Land sharing: Belize 250 km, Guatemala 962 km, US 3, 141 km Mexico is the world’s 14 th largest country. Mexico is commonly not considered a Central American country. Its in north America
language • 97% Speak Spanish • 7. 1% speak indigenous languages • 1. 2% don’t speak Spanish The law has granted more than 60 languages the status of “national languages”. Mexico has the largest Spanish speaking population in the world with more than twice as many as the second largest Spanish speaking county. It also has the largest number of Native American language speakers on the continent.
climate/Weather • South: 24°C ~ 28°C • North: 20°C ~ 24°C • Above 2, 000 m: 16°C ~ 18°C The climate of Mexico varies according to altitude. Most of Mexico experiences a defined rainy season during the summer months
government • federal republic • 31 states The United Mexican States are a federal presidential representative democratic republic whose government is based on a congressional system.
OLMECAS SPANISH COLONY Mexican culture goes back to the Olmecas, Mayas and Aztecas Indians. These empires where destroyed by the Spanish, by the year 1521, and as consequence we became a Spanish colony.
religion • 95% Catholic The Spanish arrival and colonization brought Roman Catholicism to the country and became the main religion of Mexico. It’s the second largest Catholic nation in the world
music • drums • flutes • sea shells • Voices • guitar The foundation of the music of Mexico comes from its indigenous sounds and heritage
art • Folk art Mexico is known worldwide for its folk art traditions, mostly derived from a combination of the indigenous and Spanish crafts.
holidays • • Carnaval Senama Santa Cinco de mayo Día de los During the festicals, the people pray and burn candles to honour their saints in churches decorated with flowers and colourful utensils.
sports • Charrería • Bullfighting • Soccer • Baseball • Football Soccer is the most popular sport in Mexico, however, boxing, baseball, long distance races, and, more recently, golf are also popular.
Food • Taco • Nachos • Cheese Crisp • Chicken Topopo Salad Mexican food is a style of food that originated in Mexico. Mexican cuisine is known for its intense and varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices.