Mexico is an independent country in southern North America, located in the widest part of the isthmus south of the US border connecting two continents: North and South America. Area - 1.97 million km 2 (13th place in the world), population - 121 million people, density - 62 people / km 2. The capital is Mexico City, the major cities are Guadalajara, Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos.
Geographic characteristics
Mexico is located in the territory east of the Tehuantepec isthmus, it includes part of the Yucatan Peninsula (12% of the country), the country occupies most of Central America. The area of \u200b\u200bthe country is 1.97 million km 2, including 6 thousand km 2 of the island territories of the Pacific Ocean (Guadeloupe and Revilla-Jihedo), islands in the Gulfs of Mexico and California, the Caribbean Sea. The northern borders with the United States are 3141 km long, Mexico's southern neighbors are Guatemala and Belize (the length of the border is 871 km and 251 km, respectively).
Nature
North and central part countries lie within the Mexican Highlands, in the north turning into the plateau of the Great Plains in the United States. In the east, from north to south, stretches the Eastern Sierre Madre East mountain range, in the west in the same direction - the Western Sierre Madre, this is a continuation Rocky mountains, mostly located in the United States. In the center, from east to west, stretch the ridges of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt under the general name of the Sierra Nevada. There are such mountain peaks as stratovolcanoes of Orizaba (5.7 thousand m, highest point countries) and Nevado de Toluca (4.6 thousand m), the active Popocatepetl volcano (5.4 thousand m). Flat surfaces account for only a third of the country, the largest on the Yucatan Peninsula and flat lowlands are located mainly in strips along the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico ...
Rivers and lakes
More than 150 river streams flow through the territory of Mexico, most of them belong to the Pacific Ocean basin, 1/3 flows into the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The largest river in Mexico, the Rio Bravo del Note (3034 km), originates in the United States and is called the Rio Grande there. It moisturizes the driest Mexican lands, along its bed in the north of the country, the border with the United States passes. Most of the rivers originating in the Western Sierra Madre are lost in the arid zone and disappear. The main river in the center of Mexico - Lerma, flows into the freshwater lake Chapala (area 1.1 thousand km 2, location - 45 km from the city of Guadalajara in the south-west of the country), carrying from it its waters to the Pacific Ocean under the name of Rio Grande de Santiago. Other large rivers are Balsas, Grihalva, Usumacinta, Conchos (the only tributary of the Rio Bravo del Note) ...
Ocean, bay and sea washing Mexico
The western part of Mexico is washed by the Gulf of California of the Pacific Ocean, the eastern - by the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean the Atlantic Ocean Basin ...
Plants and animals of Mexico
Diversity climatic conditions on the territory of the country determine the diversity of flora and fauna. In the north of Mexico, in arid regions, a large number of cacti, agave, yucca, mesquite trees grow, wolves, coyotes, a large number of rattlesnakes and lizards live here. In hot tropical zones, dense tropical vegetation grows, represented by palms, rubber plants, olive trees. On the slopes of the mountains, oaks, pines and spruces grow, bears, cougars, ocelots, jaguars are found. Seals, turtles, many birds live on the coasts of the oceans ...
Climate of mexico
The territory of Mexico lies in two climatic zones, its northern part in the subtropical climatic zone, the rest of the country in the tropical one.
Most of the northern territories on the border with the United States, from the Pacific Ocean to the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and the central regions of the country are in arid conditions (the amount of precipitation is about 250-300 mm per year), in the south there is more precipitation, their amount reaches 600 in Mexico City mm, a sufficient amount of precipitation (up to 2000 mm) is received by the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and the land of Yucatan. The rainy season lasts from May to October, and powerful tropical cyclones often occur here.
The climatic conditions of the country largely depend on the height above sea level and change depending on this factor. The coastal plains, 900 meters above sea level, have a humid and hot climate (temperature from +19 ° C to +49 ° C), this is the so-called hot zone. At an altitude of 900 to 1800 m there is a temperate zone with temperatures of +17 ° C, +21 ° C, a cold region is located above, it is quite cool here - about +16 ° C ...
Resources
Natural resources of Mexico
Mexico has significant reserves of such fuel and energy resources as oil (the fourth largest in the world in the production of crude oil), natural gas, coking coal. Also, large reserves of iron ore, ores of non-ferrous and noble metals are concentrated here, Mexico has the 1st place in the world for the extraction and export of silver, fluorspar, the country is the world's main exporter of mercury, antimony, cadmium, zinc, manganese ...
Mexico is one of the developed industrial-agrarian countries with the most developed economies among countries Latin America... The leading branches of its industry are mining, energy, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, mechanical engineering, chemistry and oil refining, food and light industries.
Crop production is the leading branch of Mexican agriculture. The main crops grown are wheat, corn, soybeans, rice, beans, coffee, fruits, tomatoes, cotton ...
Culture
Peoples of Mexico
The culture of the Mexican people is a mixture of the Spanish culture and the pre-Columbian culture of the ancient Indian tribes (Aztecs, Mayans). Customs, traditions and beliefs catholic Europe coexist peacefully with the culture of the ancient Indian civilization. In the artistic arts of Mexico, frescoes, a unique wall painting, which were greatly influenced by the architecture and art of the Aztecs and Mayans, gained the greatest popularity and fame. Such famous Mexican artists as Diego Rivera and David Siqueiros worked in the fresco technique. Famed surrealist painter Frida Kahlo, originally from Mexico ...
As in any Catholic country, a very large number of religious holidays are celebrated in Mexico, the largest of which are Christmas, Easter, almost every village has its own patron saints, in whose honor local holidays are arranged with songs, dances, carnival processions. One of the most amazing Mexican holidays in which the beliefs and traditions of the ancient peoples of Mexico and their descendants are closely intertwined is the Day of the Dead (November 1-2). This kind of purely Mexican holiday is dedicated to the memory of deceased people, it shows that death should be treated lightly and without fear. It dispenses with tears and lamentations, on the contrary, this is one of the funniest days of the year, when after the traditional visit to the graves of their ancestors, people forget about their sorrows, wear bright carnival costumes, eat sweet skulls made of sugar glaze and entertain themselves and others with entertaining figures toy skeletons, which are the main characters of this holiday.
Television has shaped the image of Mexico as a very poor country, where drug cartels are constantly at war with each other. But in reality this is not at all the case. Every year more than 20 million foreign tourists come to this country to see the unique monuments and pyramids of the Maya and Aztec Indians, ancient Spanish forts, colonial palaces, try unforgettable Mexican cuisine, and, of course, relax at the Mexican beach resorts, among which "shine »Acapulco and Cancun.
Geography of Mexico
Mexico is located in the south of North America. Mexico borders the United States in the north, and Guatemala and Belize in the southeast. In the southeast, the country is washed by the Caribbean Sea, in the east - by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and in the south and west - by the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Mexico includes several islands in the Pacific Ocean, including the Revilla-Jihedo group of islands and Guadalupe Island. total area of this state, including the islands, - 1,972,550 sq. km., and the total length of the state border is 4 353 km.
From north to south through the territory of Mexico stretched mountain ranges Sierra Madre West and Sierra Madre East, they are located between the Mexican Highlands. In the south dominates mountain system Sierra Madre South. The highest local peak is Mount Orizaba, whose height reaches 5,700 meters.
Seismic activity is quite high in Mexico. In addition, there are many volcanoes there, some of which are still active (such as Colima and Parikutin).
The largest Mexican rivers are Usumacinta (560 km), Grihalva (480 km), Papaloapan (534 km), Coatzacoalcos (282 km).
Capital of Mexico
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. More than 9 million people now live in this city. Historians claim that Mexico City was founded by the Aztecs in 1325.
Official language
In Mexico, one official language is Spanish.
Religion
More than 82% of the inhabitants are Catholics, about 9% are Protestants.
State structure
According to the current Constitution, Mexico is a presidential republic in which the President is the head of state (he is elected by universal suffrage for 6 years).
The bicameral Mexican parliament is called Congress, it consists of the Senate (128 senators, elected for 6 years) and the Chamber of Deputies (500 members, elected for 3 years).
The main political parties are the Institutional Revolutionary Party, the National Action Party, the Democratic Revolution Party, the Green Party and the Labor Party.
Mexico is administratively divided into 31 states and one federal district centered in Mexico City.
Climate and weather
The climate is tropical and temperate, depending on the region and the altitude in relation to sea level. On the Yucatan Peninsula, the average annual air temperature is + 26-30C.
The rainy season lasts from May to October. During the rest of the year, it also rains, but much less often. In general, you can relax in Mexico all year round, but it depends on the destinations where tourists want to go (some destinations are better to choose in certain months).
Average temperature in Cancun (Caribbean):
- january - + 23C
- february - + 23C
- march - + 25C
- april - + 26C
- may - + 27C
- june - + 28C
- july - + 28C
- august - + 28C
- september - + 28C
- october - + 27C
- november - + 25C
- december - + 24C
Seas and oceans of Mexico
In the southeast, the country is washed by the Caribbean Sea, and in the south and west - by the Pacific Ocean. The total length of the coastline is 9,330 km.
Average sea temperature off the coast of Cancun (Caribbean coast):
- january - + 26C
- february - + 26C
- march - + 26C
- april - + 27C
- may - + 28C
- june - + 29C
- july - + 29C
- august - + 29C
- september - + 29C
- october - + 29C
- november - + 28C
- december - + 27C
Rivers and lakes
Several enough flows through the territory of Mexico big rivers - Usumacinta (560 km), Grihalva (480 km), Papaloapan (534 km), Coatzacoalcos (282 km). In the state of Guadalajara, at an altitude of 1524 meters above sea level, there is a freshwater lake Chapala with an area of \u200b\u200b1,100 sq. km, the largest in this country.
History of Mexico
On the territory of modern Mexico, people settled several thousand years ago. In the early centuries of our century, several Indian tribes lived there, including the famous Maya, who created hieroglyphic writing, a calendar and grandiose pyramids. The Aztecs appeared there around the 12th century.
At the beginning of the 16th century, the Spanish conquistadors arrived in Mexico, led by Hernandez de Cordoba, Juan de Grijalva and Hernan Cortez. After some time, Mexico became part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, and remained a Spanish colony until 1821.
In 1823, after a long war of independence, the Republic of Mexico was proclaimed. Throughout the 19th century, bloody wars took place on the territory of this country, as a result of which the Mexican states of Texas, New Mexico, and Upper California ceded to the United States.
The beginning of the XX century was not without wars for Mexico. From 1910 to 1917 there continued civil War... As a result, the dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz was overthrown and the Constitution was adopted, guaranteeing the separation of church from state, agrarian reform, the creation of trade unions, etc.
Since the 1950s, Mexico, where there are very large oil reserves, began an economic recovery. In the mid-1980s, oil prices fell, and an economic and political crisis began in Mexico. Now this country is still experiencing economic problems, but the situation is quite stable.
Culture
The culture of Mexico was formed on the basis of the traditions of the Indians, and then it was strongly influenced by the Spaniards. Every Mexican city or village has its own festival in honor of a saint.
At the end of February, Mexico City hosts a grandiose Carnival, which usually lasts 5 days. All these 5 days, colorful processions with music and dancing take place along the streets of the Mexican capital.
December 12 in Mexico City and some others mexican cities celebrate the Day of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, with a host of different events. On the metropolitan square, Basilica de Guadeloupe, colorful performances take place on this day.
September 16 is the most revered national Mexican holiday - Independence Day.
Kitchen
Mexican cuisine is famous all over the world. The main food items are corn, beans, rice and vegetables. Important ingredients for preparing Mexican dishes are spices and hot chili peppers.
The diet of the Maya Indians long ago consisted mainly of corn and some vegetables, spices, herbs and chili were used in the preparation of dishes. After the Spaniards arrived in Mexico, the Indians' diet was replenished with animal meat and fish. Thanks to the fusion of the culinary traditions of the Indians and the Spaniards, modern Mexican cuisine has been formed.
In the south of the country, the dishes are more spicy than in the north. By the way, in the south, tourists are usually offered chicken from meat dishes, and beef is more common in the north. In general, each region or city has its own special dish - "cochinita pibil" (Yucatan) and "huevos rancheros" (Sonora).
We recommend that tourists first inquire about what this or that dish is prepared from, because some of them may seem very exotic to Europeans. For example, you may be served “Chapulines” (fried grasshoppers) for lunch.
- Guacamole - sauce with fried tortilla pieces;
- "Tacos Tortillas" - tortillas with different fillings (most often with meat filling);
- Pozole - chicken or pork soup with corn and spices;
- "Carnitas" - fried pork;
- Chilaquiles - fried potatoes with tomatoes;
- Sopes - a cornmeal pie with chicken, cheese and hot sauce;
- Tostados - tortilla with chicken, beans, tomatoes, onions, cream, cheese and hot sauce;
- "Huachinango" - perch;
- "Ceviche" - raw fish with lime juice (added to salad).
- Pollo Pibil - charcoal stew, pickled in spices and wrapped in banana leaves.
Traditional alcoholic drinks are beer, tequila, tepache (made from pineapple), tuba (fermented coconut juice) and pulque (fermented agave juice with a strength of 5-8 °).
Mexico landmarks
Mexico now has several thousand archaeological, historical and architectural sites. The most famous of them are, of course, the pyramids of the Maya and Aztecs. But this country also has many medieval Spanish forts, churches and palaces. The top ten Mexican attractions, in our opinion, include the following:
- Pyramid of the sun
- Pyramid of the moon
- Pyramid at Cholula
- Pyramids of Mitle and Monte Alban
- Mayan city of Chichen Itza
- Cathedral in Mexico City
- Cortés Palace in Mexico City
- National Palace in Mexico City
- Mayan city of Uxmal
- Mayan city of Palenque
Cities and resorts
The largest cities are Tijuana, Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Leon, Ciudad Juarez, Monterrey, Zapopan, and of course Mexico City.
Tourists come to Mexico mainly for a beach holiday, although there are, of course, many historical sites left over from the pre-Columbian era. Most Popular Mexican beach resorts - Acapulco, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, Costa Maya and Zihuatanejo. Acapulco and Cancun are very popular among foreigners.
Some of the best Mexican beaches include, in our opinion, the following:
- Cancun
- Playa del carmen
- Puerto Vallarta
- Los Cabos
- Tulum
- Mazatlan
- Cozumel
- Huatulco
Souvenirs / shopping
Souvenirs in Mexico ("reminder") are probably best bought from roadside stalls and rural markets. Tourists in this country buy ceramics, a toy "Pinata" (an old game of the Aztecs), dresses, blouses, blankets and handmade carpets, leather goods (purses, wallets, belts, sandals), silver and coral products, cigars, chocolate, vanilla, various Mexican sauces, and of course tequila.
Opening hours of institutions
Banks:
Mon-Fri: 09: 00-17: 00
Some banks are also open on Sundays.
The shops:
Mon-Sat: 09: 30-20: 00
Supermarkets in Mexico City are open 7 days a week, with some of them open 24 hours a day.
Visa
Ukrainians need a visa to visit Mexico.
Currency
Mexico is a country about which few people know anything interesting. Most of the world's inhabitants know this state as the place where such masterpieces of cinema as "Wild Rose", "Just Maria", "The Rich Also Cry" and other soap operas that won the hearts of millions of residents of the post-Soviet territories in the nineties were born. Meanwhile, Mexico is a beautiful land, with an ancient and magical history, amazing sights inherited from the Mayan prophets and unsurpassed nature that has been formed over the centuries.
The very first civilizations
The area of \u200b\u200bMexico is 1,972,550 km 2. In addition, its territories include approximately 6,000 km 2 of islands located in the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Mexican Sea, and Naturally, not all of these lands immediately belonged to the country. They were conquered, given, returned back, and this lasted until a state was formed, known modern man... Excavations in 1947, carried out in Tepespan and other possessions of the country, proved that the first man appeared on the territory of this part of America no less than 22 thousand years ago. By the 5th-6th century BC, the first settled civilizations were formed here. They were involved in the cultivation of legumes, pumpkins and maize.
Historians know several ancient cultures in Mexico. One of them is the Olmecs, who inhabited the modern area of \u200b\u200bMexico somewhere from the 12th to the 5th century BC. e. The centers of this civilization were mainly in Tres Zapotes, Cerro de las Mesas and La Venta. Today these are the states of Tabasco, Guerrero and Veracruz. The Olmecs had a fairly strong influence on civilizations that arose a little later. Their prosperity dates back to the 4th-9th centuries AD. Today these cultures are considered classic. These include the civilization of Teotihuacan, Zapotecs, Totonacs, and, of course, the Maya.
The arrival of the Spaniards
The Mexican lands were famous for their extraordinary wealth. The Spanish conquistadors heard about their treasures. In 1511, a Spanish ship wrecked near.This was the first meeting between the peoples inhabiting Central America, and Europeans. Jerónimo de Aguilar is the man who managed to survive that catastrophe. He stayed with the Maya. Jeronimo mastered the language of this people, and eight years later he became a translator on an expedition led by Hernan Cortez.
Mexico is a country where in 1517 both its study and conquest took place. Diego Velazquez - the governor of Cuba - has equipped several expeditions here. The first of them was headed in 1517 by Francisco Hernandez de Cordova, the second was held under the leadership of Juan de Grijalva in 1518. And the last one took place in 1519. Hernan Cortez was its head. It was he who conquered the empire that belonged to the Aztecs, and became the governor of those territories that he managed to subordinate to his laws.
Mexico landmarks
Mexico is a state that has experienced a lot of suffering in its lifetime. And the witnesses of all these tests are, of course, the sights of the country. There are a lot of them here. All these amazing places are difficult to visit. But there are some special exhibits that you just need to see firsthand. One of these is This giant reached a height of 5636 meters and is considered the highest Mexican peak. Orizaba is mostly referred to as a mountain, but in reality it is not. After all, this is a real volcano. The largest number of eruptions took place at the border of the XVI-XVII centuries. During this time, there were already seven powerful explosions. After one of them in 1687, Orizaba fell asleep. The Aztecs called it Citlatepetl - a mountain that aspires to the stars.
Fort San Diego is also worth a visit. It is a pentagonal building, shaped like a star. It is located in Acapulco. The fort was built to protect merchant ships and the city from pirates from Holland and England. San Diego was built in the 17th century. It is the only historical landmark in Acapulco that has survived to this day.
Formation of the Mexican capital
The capital of Mexico is called Mexico City. But the city did not always bear such a name. It used to be called Tenochtitlan. The city was founded in 1325 by the Aztecs. There is a legend according to which Huitzilopochtli - the sun god - ordered the Indians to come here. He told the Aztecs to settle in the place where they would meet a proud eagle, which would sit on a tall cactus and hold a snake in its beak. The Indians searched for such a territory for a long time, but still found it and founded a settlement there. This is how Tenochtitlan appeared on the western shore of Lake Texcoco. It later became the capital of the Aztec state.
The capital of Mexico is an indescribable beauty. The first Europeans to be struck by the splendor of Tenochtitlan called it the Venice of the Aztecs. This unsurpassed city has existed for almost two hundred years. It was conquered by the Spaniards, so it was badly destroyed. In 1521 on the site of the ruins was created new town - Mexico City.
City of contrasts
The capital of Mexico is a city full of contrasts. He either likes it at first sight, or causes irritation and a burning desire to leave him immediately and go to a place where it is a little quieter. Unrivaled museums and buildings sit side by side with poor quarters, while ancient churches and fragrant parks, synonymous with peace, border bustling and busy streets. In short, Mexico City is a multifaceted settlement, it is special, unpredictable and mesmerizing, like, in principle, the country itself.
Mexico City museums
The capital's museums are one of the main attractions of the city. Mexico, the capital of Mexico City in particular, is simply oversaturated with them. The most beautiful and impressive institutions are located here. First of all, I would like to mention the Mexico City Museum. It is housed in a Baroque palace. was built in the 18th century and belonged to the count's family of Santiago de Calimaya, who was a descendant of the famous conquistador Cortez. The museum in this house was opened only in 1964. There are 26 halls showing the history of the development of the capital of Mexico from the time of the Aztecs to modern days.
The house-museum of Leon Trotsky is considered to be no less famous. The great publicist lived in it for the last few months of his existence, and here he was killed in 1940. The capital of Mexico is the city that provided political shelter to the famous revolutionary in 1937. On August 20, 1990, the house-museum was officially opened. Here is located public library, which carefully stores the works of Trotsky, some of his documents.
Palaces of Mexico City
Among all the attractions of this city, I would like to note the palaces, which are majestically located in their honorable territories. The capital of Mexico (photo can be viewed in our article) boasts the Chapultepec Palace. This is the most famous castle in all of North America. Emperors, presidents and governors of the country used to stay here. The palace is located on the hill of the same name, the height of which reaches 2325 meters above sea level. King Bernard de Galvez initiated the founding of the castle. Today, numerous excursions are held here, which all visitors, without exception, like.
The Palace of Fine Arts is another attraction that has won the hearts of many travelers. it opera theatre, and it is located in the heart of Mexico City. The building is the largest structure on the planet, for the construction of which was used Carrara marble. The domes of this architectural masterpiece are finished with Italian marble. And the interior of the theater was created by Federico Mariscal.
Latin american tower
As mentioned above, the country of Mexico (whose capital is Mexico City) is a state full of contrasts. But besides them, it is also filled with paradoxes. One of these is the Latin American Tower - an 183-meter building located in the center of the capital. This building is located in an earthquake-prone area, but this did not prevent it from successfully surviving several powerful earthquakes.
The tower has 44 floors. And the building was created not so long ago, in 1956. Today it is used as an office center. You can move from floor to floor using a high-speed elevator, of which there are, by the way, two: one in just half a minute will take you to the 37th tier, and the other reaches the 42nd floor, where there is a cafe and an observation deck.
The day of the Dead
No, no, don't be afraid, it's traditional. Just if you are lucky enough to visit the country when it takes place, be sure to visit it. The country of Mexico (the capital in particular) celebrates this day on the first and second of November. These events are an occasion for the whole family and friends to gather in order to pray and remember those who are no longer around. No bank has been operating in the country during the celebrations. So, people go to cemeteries, where they want to be a little with the souls of the dead. They build altars on the graves, on which they display photographs, favorite drinks and dishes, memorabilia of the one who rests in the ground.
The skull is the main symbol of this holiday. People celebrating the Day of the Dead cover their faces with masks, put on skeletal costumes, cook skulls from chocolate or sugar, and write their names on the forehead of a kind of dessert. Perhaps for us this is somewhat wild, but there it is in the order of things. Sweet skulls are presented as a souvenir to both the living and the dead. The capital of Mexico is called Mexico City, and in the first two days of November it can be called a dead city.
It will be interesting for you
Mexico - amazing country, and the capital of Mexico is generally something unique. And there are things that will surprise every person for whom this region is of at least the slightest interest. So, here are some fun facts about this state:
- Every year 20 million people visit it.
- Brazil - Mexico is a football match held between these states in the summer of 2014. The game ended with a score of 0: 0.
- A pyramid called Chichen Itza, one of the seven wonders of the world, is located in Mexico.
- uses 80 varieties of pepper.
Instead of a conclusion
It is Mexico that is home to everyone's favorite chocolate. It is also the only country in Latin America to host the Olympic Games. So pack your bags an amusing trip is waiting for you!
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