Mexico is a federal republic located in North America between the United States and Central America. It has a population of over 112 million and is the 11th most populous country in the world. Mexico has a diverse landscape that ranges from deserts to rainforests and is a megadiverse country with high biodiversity. The national symbols of Mexico include the flag, coat of arms, and anthem. Mexico City was originally founded by the Aztecs and served as the capital of New Spain before becoming the modern capital of Mexico. Tourism is a large part of Mexico's economy, with attractions including Mexico City, beaches, and cultural sites highlighting the country's history and heritage.

1. http://www.visitmexico.com
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2. Where is Mexico?
Mexico is in North America.
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3. General information
Official name: United Mexican States.
Government: Federal constitutional republic.
Area*: 1 964 375 km2
Population**: 112 336 538 persons.
Official languages: 68 languages, including Spanish.***
6.6 million speak an indigenous language.****
Religion: 84% catholic (5% have no religion).
*14th world wide and 5th in America.
**11th world wide.
***Largest spanish speaking country.
****89 indigenous languages recognized.
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5. More geography
Tectonic plates
Volcanic belt
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6. A little more
Mexico City is
the capital of the
republic.
There are 31 states and one federal district.
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7. Biodiversity
Tropical and subtropical latitude
Megadiverse country with 10-12%
of the worlds biodiversity.
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8. ~200 000 species.
1st in reptiles.
2nd in mammals.
4th in amphibians, and flora.
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9. Eagles and Jaguars
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10. Cuauhtli
Aztec warriors
Ocelotl
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11. Mexican symbols
National flag.
National coat of arms.
National anthem.
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12. How cool is this eagle?
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13. An eagle eating a snake,
standing on a cactus.
This was given to the Aztecs by one of their Gods, as a
symbol to identify the place where to build their city.
Huitzilopochtli
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14. Where did they find it?
On an island in Lake Texcoco
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15. Mexico-Tenochtitlan
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16. Iztaccihuatl
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Popocatepetl

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18. Mexico-Tenochtitlan was destroyed after the fall of
the Aztec Empire. Then it was rebuilt as the capital
of New Spain.
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21. More diversity
Currently:
65% of the Mexican population is
Mestizo,18% is Amerindian,16% is
White, and others have 1%.
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22. From Mexico to New
Spain and back
Mexico-Tenochtitlan as capital of the Aztec Empire (1325 to 1521)
Spanish conquest (1521 to 1560) and colonial period (until 1810)
Mexican Independence (1810 to 1821)
First Mexican Empire (1821 to 1824)
Reform period (1824 to 1860)
Second Mexican Empire (1861 to 1867)
Mexican Revolution (1910 to 1929)
Modern days
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23. Tourism
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24. Mexico City
Quetzalcoatl
Xochimilco
Chapultepec
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25. Lucha libre
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26. Luchadores are heroes
Blue Demon
There are many movies where
these guys wrestle against
monsters and evil scientists.
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El Santo

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28. Mexican food
Basis: corn, beans, and chili peppers.
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29. All you need is tacos.
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30. Tacos in Mexico City
al Pastor
de Canasta
Suadero
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31. Street vendors
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32. Sweets are also important.
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34. The End
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35. Quiz
Name these!
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