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This document provides an overview of Mexico, including its geography, history, climate, biodiversity, culture, and economy. Mexico is a large federal republic in North America with over 112 million people. It has a long history dating back to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations like the Olmec, Toltec, Teotihuacan, Zapotec, and Aztec. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla led Mexico's war of independence from Spain in 1810. Mexican culture places strong emphasis on family, with traditions like Dia de los Muertos and religious celebrations. Popular Mexican cuisine features ingredients like tequila, tacos, and mole. Mariachi music and folkloric dance are part of

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All about mexico priscilla toledano
AllaboutMexicoPriscilla Toledano FulbrightscholarForeingLanguageTeachingAssistantProgramFLTA 2011-2012
OverviewFederal constitutional republic in North AmericaBoundariesExtension: over 760, 000 sq mi5th largest country in AmericaPopulation: over 112 millionThe most populous Spanish-speaking country.31 states and a Federal District
Pre-ColumbianMesoamericaOlmecToltecTeotihuacanZapotecMayaAztec
Miguel Hidalgo y CostillaTheFather of the Independence (September 15, 1810)
ClimateThe Tropic of CancerMany large cities in Mexico are located in the Valley of Mexico (temperature averages from 60.8 to 64.4 °F) and cool nighttime temperatures throughout the year.Cities in the north experience temperatures of 104 °F or more in summer. In the Sonoran Deserttemperatures reach 122 °F or more.
BiodiversityMexico is one of the 18 megadiverse countries of the world.1st place in biodiversity in reptiles with 707 known species2nd place in mammals with 438 species 4th place in flora with 26, 000 species
Mexico’snativeculinaryingredients
TequilaTequila is a spirit made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara, and in the highlands (Los Altos) of the western Mexican state of Jalisco.
EconomyDailyminimumwages are set annuallybylaw and determinedbyzone; $5.75 USD in Zone A (Baja California, Federal District, State of Mexico, and largecities), $5.59 USD in Zone B (Sonora, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, and Jalisco), and $5.45 USD in Zone C allotherstates.
Transportation
CultureFamilyTraditionsFoodMusicand danceTourism
FamilyHow important is the family for the Mexicans? What are some of their traditions that keep them so closely knit with each other?
TraditionsDay of theDeadNovember 1st and 2nd
TraditionsIndependence Day (September 16 th)
TraditionsOur Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish: NuestraSeñora de Guadalupe), also known as the Virgin of GuadalupeDecember12th
Lotería Lotería is a Mexican game of chance, similar to Bingo, but using images on a deck of cards instead of plain numbers on ping pong balls.
FoodGorditas, tacos, tortas, tamales, mole, chiles en nogada, tequila.
Music and danceMariachi - El Son de la Negra
TourismTamaulipas
TourismChiapas: Palenque y Montes Azules
TourismYucatan – Cenote Chichi de los Lagos
TourismVeracruz
TourismSinaloa
WelcometoMexico!!!!Priscilla Toledanotoledanopriscilla@gmail.comtoledanoe@dewv.edu
ReferencesWikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MexicoretrievedonSeptember 25, 2011Youtube Ballet “Folklórico de UAG”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfGkU5dw7XoretrievedonSeptember 25, 2011Youtube “Estrellas del Bicentenario de México”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0psKcffZEg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8xmZIqGazshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH1O7t14g0k&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntDTDdkyydI&NR=1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZAU-mKLe1A&feature=relatedretrievedonSeptember 25, 2011

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