Mexico by Samir Aggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n Los Países Hispanohablantes - Mexico en-us 2021-02-26 19:43:19 UTC 2021-02-27 05:02:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Geography SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1246842128 - located in the southern part of North America

- high mountains, deep canyons, sweeping deserts, and dense rain forests]]> 2021-02-26 19:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1246842128 Capital SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247640101 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
]]> 2021-02-27 03:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247640101 Population SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247642793 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]]> 2021-02-27 04:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247642793 Area SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247647830 761,610 mi²

- 13th largest country in the world by area]]> 2021-02-27 04:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247647830 Currency SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247655779 Mexican Peso

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

- uses $ and Mex$ for its symbol]]> 2021-02-27 04:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247655779 Flag SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247661053 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]]> 2021-02-27 04:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247661053 Food SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247664217
- 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]]> 2021-02-27 04:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247664217 Famous People SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247664520
- 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
]]> 2021-02-27 04:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247664520 History SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247664711 - Mexico has become a hugely popular tourist destination over the decade and has influenced the world's food and culture in many ways]]> 2021-02-27 04:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247664711 Music & Dance SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247665236 - 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]]> 2021-02-27 04:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247665236 Mayan Temples - attraction SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247681827 - one of the most iconic features of Mexico and one of the main reasons people visit]]> 2021-02-27 04:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247681827 Cenotes - attraction SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247682871 - natural swimming holes that are formed by the erosion of limestone bedrock]]> 2021-02-27 04:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247682871 White Sand Beaches - attraction SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247683731 - 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]]> 2021-02-27 04:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247683731 Churches and Cathedrals - attraction SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247685408 - spectacular churches and cathedrals since Mexico is a fairly religious country]]> 2021-02-27 04:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247685408 Festivals - attraction SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247687261 - Mexico is visited for many decorative festivals such as Day of the Dead]]> 2021-02-27 04:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247687261 Scuba diving - attraction SamirAggarwal https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247688253 - Mexico's waters are commonly used for scuba diving where people can see many different types of animals]]> 2021-02-27 05:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/SamirAggarwal/h0unuf7n7ay0aj9n/wish/1247688253