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- located in the southern part of North America

- high mountains, deep canyons, sweeping deserts, and dense rain forests

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Bandera de México

- adopted on September 16th, 1968

- consists of a vertical tricolor of green, white, and red with the national coat of arms in the center

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761,610 mi²

- 13th largest country in the world by area

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Mexico City (Ciudad de México)

- one of the most important political, cultural, educational and financial centers in North America

- densely populated + high-altitude

- famously known for the Plaza de la Constitución, the massive main square also known as the Zócalo

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128.9 million (2021)

- equal to 1.65% of the total world population

- ranks #10 in countries by population

- more than 1/4 of the people living in Mexico are under the age of 15

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- many dishes consist of corn, beans, and chilies

- traditional dishes include Chilaquiles, Pozole, Tacos al pastor, Tostadas, Chiles en nogada, Elote, Enchiladas, Mole, Guacamole, and Tamales

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- there are many people of Mexican descent who grew up to become widely recognized faces

- some of the most famous Mexican people are

Guillermo del Toro – Filmmaker

Lucero – Singer

Gael García Bernal – Actor and Voiceover artist.

Frida Kahlo – Painter

Salma Hayek – Actress

Oscar de la Hoya – Professional Boxer

Veronica Falcón – Actress

Javier Hernández aka Chicharito – Footballer

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Mexican Peso

- issued in 9 different kinds of banknotes and coins of different values

- uses $ and Mex$ for its symbol

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- Mexico has become a hugely popular tourist destination over the decade and has influenced the world's food and culture in many ways

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- there are many different types of Mexican music genres and dance forms

- popular music genres include Mariachi, Norteño, and Banda

- popular dances include Jarabe Tapatío, La Conquista, Danza de los Viejitos, and Matlachines

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- one of the most iconic features of Mexico and one of the main reasons people visit

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- Mexico's waters are commonly used for scuba diving where people can see many different types of animals

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- Mexico is visited for many decorative festivals such as Day of the Dead

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- natural swimming holes that are formed by the erosion of limestone bedrock

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- Mexico's beaches are a big reason tourists visit the country

- no matter the season people visit, there's always a beach with nice weather

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- spectacular churches and cathedrals since Mexico is a fairly religious country