Mexico Finished Student Group P 13 -3 Glukhenko

Mexico Finished: Student Group P 13 -3 Glukhenko Dimitriy

Mexico in the world Mexico is the world’s 14 th largest country. Mexico is commonly not considered a Central American country. Its in north America

Geography Mexico is crossed from north to south by two mountain ranges known as Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre Occidental, which are the extension of the Rocky Mountains from northern North America. From east to west at the center, the country is crossed by the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt also known as the Sierra Nevada. A fourth mountain range, the Sierra Madre del Sur, runs from Michoacán to Oaxaca.

language • 97% Speak Spanish • 7. 1% speak indigenous languages • 1. 2% don’t speak Spanish 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.

Culture 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

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 Soccer is the most popular sport in Mexico, however, boxing, baseball, long distance races, and, more recently, golf are also popular.

Food 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.

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