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México

Beatriz Gouveia 11ºA Inglês 23/24

Location of Mexico

Although it stands out economically among Latin American countries, Mexico is located in North America and shares borders with the United States, Guatemala and Belize. Mexico is also bathed by the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

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history

Mexico was one of Spain's main colonies in America until it became an independent country in 1821. Mexican territory is located in a geographical zone of strong tectonic instability that causes many earthquakes. Mexico's largest cities by population are: Mexico City, Guadalaraja and Monterrey.

Languages

Spanish

Mexico's main language is Spanish

English

Mexicans speak a lot of English

"Potunhol"

A mixture of Portuguese and Spanish. So rest assured, Mexicans are usually very receptive when it comes to communicating with tourists.

Gastronomy

1. TACOS

2. GUACAMOLE

3.TEQUILLA

This dish comes with a variety of fillings, such as various meats, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and even refried beans.

It's a popular Mexican dish made with avocado, chilli, onion, tomato and other spices. It can be eaten with nachos or used as a filling for various dishes.

Tequila is a distilled alcoholic drink made from blue agave, primarily in the region of the city of Tequila, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.

Traditional Mexican clothing

Nowadays, most Mexicans dress in normal western clothes, but it's not uncommon to find traditional clothing in smaller or more isolated towns. Normally, during holidays and special events, many Mexicans wear special costumes.The clothes are very colourful and the women usually wear skirts with lots of frills and the men wear wide-brimmed hats

traditional music

The music of Mexico is very diverse and features a wide range of different musical styles. It has been influenced by a variety of cultures, mainly indigenous Mexican and European culture, since the Middle Ages.

Mexican dance

Mexican dance is a set of choreographies typical of various regions of the country. The Mexican people have the characteristic of being very lively and enjoying a good party. Of course, dance wouldn't be left out of the country's traditional celebrations and culture. As music in Mexico is very diverse, there's something for everyone.

Mexican traditions and customs

The culture of Mexico is the result of a mixture of the traditions of the aboriginal peoples and the customs brought by the Europeans. Some of the main traditions and customs of the Mexican people are as follows:

Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Mexico

Held between 1 and 2 November, the date on which, according to local tradition, the dead can visit their living families, this is one of the most famous traditions in Mexican culture. It has even been portrayed in American animated films such as Coco. This festival is celebrated with dances, parades, typical food and decorations alluding to death.

The mariachis

Mariachi is a popular musical genre in Mexico and is a term of uncertain origin applied to the musical groups that perform this genre. Traditionally dressed in a knight's costume, they usually accompany celebrations such as Mother's Day. They also perform at celebrations of the Virgin of Guadalupe, family festivals or serenades.

The day of the revolution

Every year on 20 November, Mexico celebrates one of the most important socio-political processes in the country, the continent and even the world at the beginning of the 20th century: the Mexican Revolution. This event ended up opening the door to the reconstruction of the republic in the hands of various revolutionary leaders. There was a bloody civil war whose protagonists are still remembered, especially Francisco "Pancho" Villa and Emiliano Zapata.

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What to visit in Mexico?

Mexico's cultural diversity and natural beauty allow you to go far beyond white sands and blue waters. There's acanyon, a rock waterfall, underwater caves, colonial cities and countless pre-Columbian ruins.

Palacio de Bellas Artes

Teotihuacan

Chichén Itzá

Dos Ojos

Agua Azul

Playa del Carmen

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General information

• Capital: Mexico City
• Climate: Although it varies greatly, the climate is tropical in most of the country.
• Language: Spanish.
• Religion: More than 90% of the population is Christian. However, there is no official religion in the country.
• Currency: Mexican Peso.
• Government system: Federal Presidential Republic.

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Curiosity

The border between Mexico and the States is the second longest in the world, the first being the border between Canada and the United States.

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