Mexico by Sophia McGuire

Week1 Basic facts

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Mexico is located in North America bordered by the United States and Belize and Guatemala to the south of Mexico. Mexico is a place made from rich cultural heritage and gorgeous natural landscapes and vibrant decorative towns. Mexico is also well known for their rich culture, ancient ruins, breathtaking sights, incredible beaches, and their amazing cuisine. 93.8% of the Mexican community speak Spanish.

Week5 Mexican foods

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Tacos al pastor. These tacos are made with marinated pork that is cooked on a spit and then sliced thin.
Enchiladas
Tamales
Chiles rellenos
Pozole
Guacamole
Sopaipillas
Tortas

Week1 Regions of Mexico

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Mexico can be divided into nine major regions: Baja California, the Pacific Coastal Lowlands, the Mexican Plateau, the Sierra Madre Oriental, the Sierra Madre Occidental, the Cordillera Neo-Volcánica, the Gulf Coastal Plain, the Southern Highlands, and the Yucatán Peninsula. Northern Mexico takes up 55% of all Mexico territory.

Week1 Ancient ruins in Mexico

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Named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, the beautifully preserved Chichen Itza in Yucatán is Mexico's most famous Maya ruin. Mexico is filled with well-restored masterpieces that offer a glimpse of what life was like thousands of years ago. These ruins are scattered through Mexico including towering Mayan pyramids in the Yucatan peninsula and the elaborate ancient city just outside of modern Mexico City.

Week1 The history of the Mexican flag

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The current national flag was found on September 16, 1968and was confirmed by lay on February 24, 1984. The current version is an adaptation of the design approved by presidential decree in 1916 by Venustiano Carranza, where the eagle was changed from a front-facing to a side-facing position. The red stripe represents the Spaniards that joined in the quest for Mexican Independence. Today, those meanings have shifted somewhat. In the modern age, the green represents hope and victory, the white represents unity, and the red pays tribute to the national heroes who have fought for Mexico over the years.

Week2 Crime

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A May 2024 survey revealed that the main worry Mexicans face are crime and insecurity 57.1 percent of people surveyed. That does not come as a surprise when the victimization rate was over 22,000 victims per every 100,000 inhabitants in 2022.

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Week3 Traditions

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The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. It is widely observed in Mexico, where it largely developed, and is also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage. Another Tradition Mexico celebrates is "Cinco de Mayo". Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.

Week4 Tourism

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Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza

This sacred place was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works. The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make Chichen-Itza one of the most important examples of the Mayan-Toltec civilization in Yucatán. Several buildings have survived, such as the Warriors’ Temple, El Castillo and the circular observatory known as El Caracol.

Week6 Mexican Music and dance

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The music of the jarabe Tapatio the national dance of Mexico (also called the jarabe nacional), originated in a collection of regional sonecitos del país that coalesced into a musical composition in the early part of the 20th century. The jarabe Tapatío represents the cultural identity of Mexico's mestizo population.

Week7 Sports

1301308266 — 2024-10-02 14:39:34 UTC

Mexicos national sport is called "Charreria" Charreria is the national sport of Mexico, with origins dating back to the 16th century. It encompasses a range of equestrian events developed in Mexico, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage.

Week8 Review

1301308266 — 2024-10-02 14:39:52 UTC

A review of this country rich in history, tradition and culture, Mexico is made up of 31 states and one federal district. It is the third largest country in Latin America and has one of the largest populations—more than 100 million—making it the home of more Spanish speakers than any other nation in the world.