Getting to know mexico … Basic Facts
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Getting to know MEXICO … Basic Facts What is the population of Mexico? Approx. 123 million (ranks 12th largest in the world) What’s the capital? Mexico City (Ciudad de México) also known as México Distrito Federal (D.F.) Who is the President? Enrique Peña Nieto Name 3 major cities in Mexico: Monterrey, Guadalajara, Oaxaca, Puebla (and others) What countries border Mexico to the North? Only the United States What countries border Mexico to the South? Guatemala and Belize (both in central America) What’s the name of the body of water that is east of Mexico and south of the United States? Gulf of Mexico Does Mexico border the Pacific Ocean? Yes, on the west The Atlantic Ocean? “Technically” not; borders Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea What major civilizations lived in Mexico? Mayan and Aztecs What can be found in Mexico, parts of Central America and Egypt? Pyramids name one: Pyramids in Tulum What languages are spoken in Mexico? Spanish and Mayan What’s the currency used (money)? Mexican peso What’s the “exchange rate” between that currency and American dollars? (how much of their money equals $1.00 American) $1.00 American dollar = $20.00 Mexican peses Name 2 tourist / vacation destinations in Mexico: Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Acapulco, Ixtapa Name any 3 popular foods from Mexico: Tacos, Taquitos, burritos, salsas, tamales, enchiladas, tortillas, flan, corn, beans, “mole” (beans with chocolate) Why is the city of Chiapas in the news so much? Riots, strikes, political instability due to unfair working conditions/labor laws; recent kidnapping of students. Are there volcanoes in Mexico? Yes. If yes, where? As close as on the outskirts of the capital, Mexico City Who is Diego Rivera? Famous artist; painted murals and Frida Kahlo? Famous painter; married to Diego Rivera What is the “Zócalo”? Famous historic town center (plaza) in downtown Mexico City; used to be heart of Mayan civilization, but the Spanish took down all the Mayan temples and replaced them with new colonial buildings which still stand there today. “Talavera” is a popular art form in Mexico. What is it? Type of hand-painted pottery exported all around the world What’s “El Palacio de Hierro” and “Liverpool”? 2 largest department stores in Mexico Who are “Mariachis”? Traditional singing group, usually of 3 or more musicians with instruments (guitar always), dressed in traditional “charro” costumes, including sombrero. What’s a “quinceañera? How old is she? A 15-year old girl celebrating a traditional “coming of age” birthday with a fancy party resembling a “ball”. Download 6.92 Kb. Share with your friends:
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