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Video presentation of Mexico for tourists
Geography
Mexico is located in the south of North America and occupies most of Central America. In the north, Mexico borders the United States (namely, the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas), the length of the border is 3141 km. To the east of the city of Ciudad Juarez to the Gulf of Mexico, the border runs along the winding Rio Grande River. Several natural and man-made markers define the US border west from Ciudad Juarez to the Pacific Ocean.
From the west and south, Mexico is washed by the Pacific Ocean, and from the east - by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. In the southeast, Mexico borders Guatemala (871 km) and Belize (251 km). Mexico is the northern part Latin America and the most populous Spanish speaking country.
Almost the entire territory of Mexico is located on the North American Plate, only the California Peninsula is located on the Pacific Plate and Coconut Plate. In terms of physical geography, the territory east of the Tehuantepec Isthmus, which makes up 12.1% of the country's territory and consists of the five Mexican states of Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, and Yucatan is located in Central America... In terms of geological structure, the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt separates northern region countries. Geopolitically, Mexico is considered a North American country.
total area Mexico is 1,972,550 km², including about 6 thousand km² of islands in the Pacific Ocean (including the island of Guadalupe and the Revilla-Jihedo archipelago), the Gulfs of California and Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. In terms of area, Mexico ranks 14th in the world.
Length coastline Mexico is 9330 km - 7338 km from the Pacific side and 2805 km from the Atlantic. The Exclusive Economic Zone of Mexico, which stretches 370 km from both coasts, covers an area of \u200b\u200b2.7 million km². The width of the Mexican landmass decreases as it moves south of the border with the United States, and then bends to the north in the form of the 500-kilometer Yucatan Peninsula, so that the capital of the state of Yucatan, the city of Merida, is located further north than Mexico City or Guadalajara.
Climate
In the north of Mexico the climate is subtropical, in the rest of the country it is tropical. The coastal plains are humid and hot. In the Acapulco area on the Pacific coast, daytime temperatures throughout the year do not drop below +30 degrees, and nighttime temperatures fluctuate from 21 to 24 degrees Celsius. It's a little cooler on the Caribbean coast. In the winter months the air warms up to +24 degrees during the day, and up to +31 in the summer, while at night about 19 degrees Celsius is noted in winter, and 25 degrees Celsius in summer.
In the central highlands of Mexico, maximum temperatures are observed in April and in May - +27 degrees, and at night in the same months the air is cooled to +11 .. + 13 degrees. In winter, daytime air temperatures rise to +21 degrees, about 7 degrees at night.
In Mexico, the altitudinal zonation is well expressed - at altitudes in the northern part of the country in winter, the temperature can drop below 0 degrees. During dry and humid periods, temperatures differ little, but the amount of precipitation and air humidity vary widely.
The rainy season lasts from May to October, at which time powerful tropical cyclones often occur. The driest region is considered to be the north of the country - about 250 mm of precipitation falls here a year. The greatest amount of precipitation is noted in the southern regions - up to 1,500 mm, and in the summer during the wet season, about 300-400 mm per month can fall.
Pacific Coast water temperature in summer time rises to +27 degrees, and on average per year it is + 25 degrees. The waters of the Caribbean Sea are slightly warmer - in summer, the water temperature here is + 29 degrees.
Population
60% of the population of Mexico are mestizo, 14% are Indians, 9% are white. In addition, the country is home to about 150,000 foreigners. 74% are urban population.
Tongue
Official language: Spanish
Local ethnic groups speak their native languages \u200b\u200b(Nahuatl, Maya, Otomi, Zapoteka, etc.). English is widely spoken.
Religion
Among believers, 89.7% are Catholics, 4.9% are Protestants, the rest are Jews, Bahai and adherents of local cults.
Political structure
The United Mexican States is a federal republic. The head of state and government is the president. The legislature is a bicameral parliament, which consists of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.
Mexico is administratively divided into 31 states (Spanish estados) and one federal district (Spanish Distrito Federal), collectively referred to as federal formations (Spanish Entidades federativas). States are divided into municipalities (municipios), the number of which, depending on the population and size of the state, can vary from a few pieces to hundreds.
Each state has its own constitution and a governor who is elected by direct universal suffrage.
The Federal District is a special political entity that includes central part the metropolitan city of Mexico City. Since 1997, residents of the capital have elected the head of the county government, who has fewer rights than state governors.
Currency
The currency in Mexico is the Mexican peso. But all tourists come with dollars, they can be used to pay in all tourist areas of the country.
Customs regulations
Import and export of foreign currency is not limited (declaration is required), national - up to the equivalent of $ 10 thousand.
Persons over the age of 18 are allowed duty-free import of up to 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars, or 250 g of tobacco; up to 3 liters of spirits or wine; a reasonable amount of perfumery, 1 video camera, 1 camera and 12 films (videotapes) for them, as well as gifts and other goods worth not more than $ 300. Additional goods worth not more than $ 500 can also be imported without paying customs duties, but you will need to prove their non-commercial use.
When entering Mexico, you must fill out a customs declaration, which must list all valuable items that are imported into the country.
The import of fruits, vegetables and products from them, plants, cuttings and seeds of plants (the latter are allowed for import only on the basis of a special license of the Ministry of Agriculture), soil, flowers, fresh meat and meat products is prohibited (import of canned meat, with the exception of pork, is allowed) , medicines without documentary confirmation of the need for their use (a prescription or medical card is required), psychotropic substances and pornographic publications.
The importation of firearms and ammunition is only permitted on the basis of a permit obtained from the Secretariat of National Security (Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional). The punishments for importing drugs are very strict - violators are punishable by up to 25 years in prison and high fines.
Pets must have an international veterinary certificate, issued more than 5 days before border crossing, cats and dogs - additional information about rabies vaccination.
The export of archaeological values, antiques, precious metals, rare animals and birds, as well as their skins and stuffed animals is prohibited. Export of tobacco and alcoholic products is free.
From all passengers departing from the country international flights, there is a charge of $ 18-29 depending on the airport. Children under 2 years of age, transit passengers and diplomats are exempt from paying the fee.
Transport
You can fly to Mexico with one or two transfers, and the travel time is about 17 hours. There is a well-developed domestic network, especially between such major citieslike Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Acapulco and Cancun.
Within the country, you can also get around by bus. There are luxury and middle class buses. The fare differs quite strongly in them. Also developed a network railwaysbut the quality of travel in them is rather poor.
Buses and route taxis run inside the cities. Mexico City has a metro that is open on weekdays and Sundays from 5 am to 12:30 am, and on Saturday until 1:30 am. Alternatively, you can take a taxi. It is best to call a car from the hotel, these taxis are equipped with meters.
To rent a car, you must have credit card
The shops
The current law when shopping in Mexico is "quality at buyer's risk", which leaves many tourists wary of suspicious sellers. Always keep this principle in your head. In Mexico, you can buy everything that has something to do with frogs, from figurines in various poses and costumes, to high-quality silverware. Handicrafts, clothing and folk traditions vary from region to region, but pottery, self-woven fabrics, hammocks and baskets are always the best souvenirs from Mexico. Don't ignore the very popular hand-painted wooden animal figures called alebrijes. These figurines usually feature motifs from the myths of Mexico.
Copper, onyx, straw and leather goods are also in high demand, but pay close attention to quality, unless quality is the main thing you need. Fine silver must have a fineness of at least "925" (by law), but you will never know if common iron is silver plated. Explore the differences between synthetic colors (vibrant) and natural colors (calmer) when shopping for wool blankets. It's fun to choose and buy local toys, but remember that they don't meet safety regulations and check for any loose parts or sharp edges, especially if the toys are intended as a gift for children. High quality musical instruments (especially strings or percussion) can also be found here.
Be vigilant when purchasing branded products, especially if prices are too low, some may be made without a manufacturer's license. If this is the case, then the products may be confiscated at customs. Tortoise shell goods, live turtles, alligators and jaguar leather goods will also be confiscated upon arrival in many countries. Souvenirs made from quetzali feathers or sea turtles are illegal in Mexico, as are any archaeological exhibits. In addition to fines, you can get a serious prison sentence.
Store opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 20:00. Some shops close for a couple of hours in the afternoon - for lunch.
Banking hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 13:30. Some branches in big cities can work on Saturday, and during the week - until 17:00.
National characteristics of Mexico
Mexicans are kind, cheerful and cheerful, love to talk and hear gossip. They are hospitable towards foreigners, although they are wary of the American style of communication and of the Spanish. Ardent patriots, they love holidays very much and arrange them for a variety of reasons.
Good nature in communication is manifested at least in the fact that the inhabitants of Mexico are used to accompanying almost any conversation with a wide smile. It is also customary (especially in provincial areas) to greet everyone, even strangers, for example, by going on public transport.
In Mexico, there is true freedom of speech. And residents communicate with each other without any special restrictions. However, with unfamiliar people or newcomers, Mexicans are very polite and follow all the rules of etiquette.
Most of the inhabitants of the country are very clean. It is believed that clothes should be neat, new and always clean. It is customary to wear a tie for business meetings.
Abortion is either forbidden or strongly discouraged here. Therefore, in many families, three or more children are the norm. There is a special attitude towards children, they are pampered in every possible way and are allowed a lot. In addition, there is a cult of motherhood in Mexico, mother is a sacred concept for a Mexican. Mother's Day is widely celebrated on May 10.
In general, a Mexican woman has a status that is not equal to that of a man. Thus, there are few women in business, although there is a tendency for their influence to grow. The family is also headed by a man.
In their free time, Mexicans go to the movies, take their children to the circus, or play golf, football, horse riding, hunting, diving, etc. nightlife only tourist centers are famous.
Bragging about your material wealth is usually not accepted, but a Mexican's car must be expensive. In business, the people of Mexico value punctuality, but in informal communication, time is not of great importance.
Behavior rules
When acquaintance is most often used an intermediary in the form of a mutual friend. You should introduce yourself in detail, after which a hug is laid. Business cards are widespread. When addressing, titles (senior) and the polite pronoun "you" are often used. If communication between companions takes place on "you", then those accompanying them also talk to each other.
There are two types of addresses to women: senora - "married woman" and senorita - "girl". If a woman's marital status is unknown, it would be more polite to refer to her as a senorita. A woman has the right to expect that a door will be opened in front of her, a cigarette will be lit, etc., this is quite natural.
The greeting is done in the form of a handshake or a kiss on the cheek. When greeting a woman in informal communication, they do both at the same time. Communication is open, with frequent pats on the shoulder, etc.
Excessive compliments are considered normal courtesies in Mexico, and impolite behavior can be very offensive. Gratitude is also usually expressed at length and excessively. Mexicans don't like harsh denials or rejections.
The Mexicans are supposed to discuss extraneous topics for a long time in a conversation (both direct and telephone) before moving on to the main thing.
Residents of the country consume alcoholic beverages in moderation, especially in cities. It is undesirable to appear drunk in a public place. However, smoking is usually not restricted in any way.
When visiting, you need to remember that in Mexican houses one does not take off his shoes, regardless of the weather outside. Gifts are frequent, and quite rich, but not at the first meeting. Flowers as a gift are always welcome, but the bouquet should be large, no less than a dozen flowers.
At the table, Mexicans behave in a very civilized manner, observe etiquette requirements. The right to wine tasting is provided to the guest. It is better to pronounce toasts in Spanish, it will win over the hosts to the guest. Foods such as tacos or tortillas are eaten by hand, and it is snobbish to try to use cutlery.
sights
Mexico is one of the states on whose territory there were oldest civilizations America - Maya and Aztecs. The country has preserved the remains of the ancient cities of the Maya and Aztecs with pyramids, temples, stone fortifications, residential buildings, among them stand out: the pyramid of the Aztecs Tenayuca; temples Major, Teopansolko; the famous Stone of the Sun, a calendar in the form of a stone circle with a diameter of 3.6 m and a weight of 24 tons, the Stone Vise. In Mexico City, interesting: ancient center cities with the remains of the royal buildings of the Aztecs; cathedral (16-17 centuries); the ancient basilica of Guadalupe; churches de la Profesa, San Agustin, San Lazaro, San Juan de Dios (17-18 centuries); Mint; the palace de los Virrejes (1696-1703); area of \u200b\u200bThree cultures. Among the huge number of museums, the most notable are: National Anthropological Museum, Museum of Anahuocaglia, Cuicuilco, Pinakothek San Diego, Virreinato Museum, Museum of Cultures, Palace of Fine Arts, Museum of Modern Art, National History Museum. Famous resort Acapulco is famous for its beautiful
mi beaches, luxury hotels and casinos.
There are 3 large and many small markets in the capital. The streets are noisy. Lots of cars, lots of music everywhere - in restaurants, bars, cafes. In the evenings, dozens of Maryachis groups of musicians perform on the streets for a few pesetas. Once or twice a week, concerts of folk music and folk dances are held in the city. Specifically Mexican performances include competitions of riders - "charros", competing in the ability to ride horses, wield a lasso, etc. Bullfights are very popular. The Mexicans borrowed the art of growing flowers and vegetables on the water from their ancestors - the Aztecs.
Tip
Tipping is 10% of the invoice amount. It is also customary to give porters and drivers around USD 1-2.
Official Holidays
January 1st - New Year
February 5 - Constitution Day
February 24 - National Flag Day
March 21 - Benito Juarez Day
March-April - Easter
April 30 - Children's Day
May 1 - Labor Day
September 16 - Independence Day
October 12 - Discovery Day of America
November 20 - Revolution Day
December 12 - Day of the Virgin Mary of Guadeloupe
December 25 - Christmas
Mexico hosts many festivals throughout the year. In winter, a jazz festival is held, a colorful carnival takes place in late February - early March. On the Day of the Virgin Mary, Guadeloupe hosts the "Senora de Guadeloupe" festival, and on November 2, the "Day of the Dead" holiday is celebrated, when the souls of the dead return to earth. The most colorful celebrations of the "Day of the Dead" are held in the city of Patzcuaro.
- the fifth largest country in the American continent and thirteenth in the world. Its territory, which is home to more than 113 million people, is almost two million square kilometers. Mexico has the eleventh largest resident population in the world, first among Spanish-speaking countries and second in Latin America. Mexico is a federation of thirty-one states and federal districts. But what do these dry numbers mean ?! So far - nothing! Because Mexico is a land of mysteries that have no answers yet. Therefore, it attracts the traveler with magical names - Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan. El Taheen, Montezuma, Cortez, Maya, Aztecs.
Area: 1 972 550 km²
Population: 116 220 947
Capital: Mexico City
Mexico, or the United States of Mexico ( official name country) is a federal constitutional republic in North America.
Currency: Mexican peso. The designation is identical to the US dollar, but with one $ line. American dollars are accepted at any store at the exchange rate. Exchange rate: 1 usd \u003d 12.5 peso. But hotels have their own exchange limits. There are limits on currency exchange at exchange offices and banks.
State language: Spanish
Religion: Roman Catholic (mainstream)
Electricity: 120 volts, 60 hertz (American standard - flat plug, adapter required)
Time: Compared to Moscow, most of Mexico lives 9 hours later (i.e. Moscow time minus 9 hours). In the northwest of Mexico, the difference with Moscow is minus 10 hours.
Geographical position
Mexico borders the United States to the north; the southern and western border runs along the Pacific coast; in the southeast, Mexico borders Guatemala, Belize and Caribbean; in the east - with the Gulf of Mexico.Population
Mexico is ethnically diverse. Local peoples and European immigrants are united by a single national identity, which was formed on the basis of the synthesis of European culture with the cultures of indigenous peoples. The majority of Mexicans are mestizo, of mixed biological origin (64.9%). The indigenous population is defined by linguistic criteria. Mexico has 62 languages \u200b\u200bspoken by 10.1 million people, or 9.8% of the total population. In general, together with the Indians who no longer speak their languages, the indigenous population in Mexico reaches 30%. There is a group of European peoples in Mexico who are called Creoles here (5%). They live in the northeast, northwest and the state of Jalisco. The first wave of Europeans are descendants of the Spanish colonialists, the second came from Italy, Great Britain, Ireland and Germany during the Second Mexican Empire in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Before World War II, Croats, Armenians, Greeks, Germans, Poles, Romanians, Russians and Ashkenazi Jews fled to Mexico, as well as the Spaniards who left their homeland during civil war 1937.
Mexico is also home to African Americans, who make up only 2%.
Visiting seasons
The Northern Tropic or Tropic of Cancer divides Mexico into temperate and tropical zones. North of the 24th parallel, the country is characterized by cool winter temperatures. South of the twenty-fourth parallel, the air temperature is constant all year round and changes only in connection with the altitudinal zonality. It can be said that Mexico represents one of the most diverse weather systems in the world.Throughout Mexico there are wet seasonwhich lasts from June to September and the dry season is from November to April. Therefore - best time to visit Mexico - the period from November to April. But when visiting the country in winter, you need to know that in the north, in the mountains, the temperature drops to minus marks.
Summer in the midst beach season, the water temperature on the Pacific coast rises to + 25-27 degrees. The Caribbean semi-enclosed sea, belonging to the Atlantic Ocean basin, is much warmer. The water temperature in summer here rises to +29 degrees.
Flights to Mexico
All scheduled flights to Mexico are made with stopovers in Europe or the United States of America. Flights to Mexico City are carried out by the main European air carriers: Spanish Iberia, French Air France, German Lufthansa, Dutch KLM.The non-stop flight Moscow-Cancun-Moscow is carried out by the Russian companies Aeroflot and Transaero. Also, regular flights to Cancun from Frankfurt and Amsterdam are made by Condor (in an alliance with Lufthansa) and Martinair (in an alliance with KLM).
Mexico tours
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Mexico (officially the United Mexican States) is a state in North America, the most northern country Latin America. The government of Mexico is the same as the government of the United States. The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
The official currency of Mexico is the Mexican peso. It can be obtained at any exchange office or ATM.
The official language is Spanish, which is spoken by 96% of the population. The remaining 4% speak Indian languages. English language common only in the capital, and even then not everyone speaks it. Therefore, when going to Mexico (especially to small cities), I advise you to take care of the language in advance and learn a few common phrases that will allow you not to stay hungry during the trip.
Tourists should pay special attention to safety in this country. The central states are considered the least dangerous. The most dangerous states where I would not advise you to go are the northern ones, bordering the USA - Tijuana, Loredo, Ciudad Juarez. The crime situation in the country began to increase in 2006, when conflicts between unofficial drug dealing organizations intensified. The press dubbed this process as the "drug war in Mexico." When traveling in Mexico, it is not recommended to use unofficial taxis, while going for a walk to wear expensive jewelry. Also, tourists are advised to move only along the main streets, the most visited and return to the hotel after midnight. The local population is quite friendly towards tourists. But the dark streets are worth wary of.
The nature of Mexico is very diverse. In one country you will find volcanoes, snow-capped mountain peaks, tropical resorts with white sand and blue oceans, waterfalls, caves filled with stalactites and stalagnites, and much more. Of particular interest are underground decks - cenotes. This is a diving paradise. Cenotes are found only on the Yucatan Island. There are more than 6,000 of them. Some cenotes are equipped for bathing tourists, others have not been studied at all. The water in cenotes is crystal clear. The most popular of them are Ik-Kil (located 3 km from Chichen Itza), Iks-Kanche, cenotes of Sachi, Shkeken (6.5 km from Valladoldda).
Mexico is not only a country with beautiful nature... Do not forget that the huge heritage of the Indians is concentrated here. Going to Mexico, take a couple of days to visit the pyramids. There are several historical zones in the country, in which whole pyramid complexes are located. One of these zones is located near the capital of Mexico City - Teotiucan. Here you will get acquainted with the majestic buildings of the Incas and plunge into a mysterious city founded before our era. Mexico is home to the second largest pyramid in the world - the Cholula pyramids. It is almost 1.5 kilometers in diameter! It was partially excavated. Almost the entire pyramid is covered with earth, at its top is a Catholic church built by the Spaniards during the conquest of the country. The archaeologists decided not to completely excavate the pyramid, so as not to destroy the historic temple and the part of the city that has already been built on it. This creation is worth seeing!
Temazcal is another tourist attraction in Mexico. These are Indian dry baths. They are small clay houses, round in shape. Inside, in the center of the house, there is usually a volcanic stone, which gives steam. These baths are considered curative. They were often visited by shamans during their rituals.
Mexico Holidays
Bullfighting (bullfight) ... It is especially popular in the north of Mexico and in Veracruz. If you want to go to the bullfight, I advise you to visit the country between November and April.
Mariachi performances - are held everywhere all year round. Mariachi are small musical groups dressed in national costumes. They usually play traditional Mexican or country music. They can be found on city squares, on large avenues or in cafes. Often such groups are ordered for a wedding or birthday. If desired, they can order their favorite song for a fee. Mariachi can be found not only in Mexico, but also in other regions of Latin America.
The day of the Dead - perhaps the most extraordinary, but at the same time the brightest and most widely celebrated holiday in the country. It is celebrated on the first two days of November. On this day, Mexicans remember all the dead. According to legend, on this day, the souls of the dead visit the house. To accept them properly, people decorate the house with photographs of the dead, flowers, candles. On this day in shops you can find statues of skeletons, sugar skulls. It is a joyous holiday, often accompanied by carnivals.
Carnivals - in different regions of Mexico, they take place in different timestarting from February to March. People dress up in different costumes, put on masks, which, according to legends, should scare away bad spirits, and walk along the streets of the city, while dancing.
Mexican cuisine
Mexicans are a very hot people. They usually use hot spices, chili peppers or sauces in their dishes. If you are not a fan of spicy foods, you should say “no picanto” when buying food. Even if the dish is declared as ordinary in its spiciness, it will definitely be with chili. Pepper is everywhere: in soups, corn, porridges. Mexican food and drinks are very varied and very different from those familiar to our stomach. It's worth trying a little of everything.
National dishes of Mexico:
Tortilla - A thin, usually corn tortilla, which is eaten in Mexico instead of bread. Meat is often wrapped in it (it turns out another dish - burrito ) or vegetables.
Quesadilla - a tortilla with melted cheese.
Fajita - grilled beef with slices of tomatoes, peppers and onions.
Arrachcher - beef with rice or beans.
Tamale - cornmeal pies stuffed with meat, cheese, pepper, wrapped in corn leaves.
Corn cobs - sold everywhere. There are three varieties of corn: yellow, white and black. Usually corn is boiled and, at the customer's request, rubbed with salt, lime, mayonnaise, pepper or sprinkled with cheese. It turns out very tasty!
The drinks:
Tequila, pulque, mezcal, beer, chelada (beer with salt and lime juice) and michelada (beer with salt, lime and pepper).
Also, one of the delicacies for the Mexican is dried grasshoppers. They are usually consumed with beer, before being poured abundantly with lime juice. I'll tell you the taste for an amateur, but it's worth a try.
Mexico is a country with an interesting culture and flavor. Here you will not have time to get bored. And what exactly to see in Mexico and where to go - read further in this section.
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Books
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Official name - United Mexican States
The occupied area of \u200b\u200bthe country is 1.9 million square kilometers.
The number of the living population is according to 1998 data - 99.6 million people.
The official language of Mexico is Spanish.
Capital of Mexico - Mexico City (with a population of 9.8 million in 1990).
Official public holidays: Independence Day
The monetary unit of Mexico is the Mexican peso.
Member of the UN, OAS and others.
The country of Mexico is a state in North America, in the southern part of this continent. In the north, Mexico borders the United States, in the south with Guatemala and Belize. The western shores of the country are washed The Pacific Oceanand the eastern ones are the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
60% of the population is attributed to the Indian-Spanish mestizos, it also constitutes the main ethnic group of the country, of the rest of the inhabitants living in Mexico, 30% are Indians. In Mexico, there are 56 Indian tribes, and each of them has its own language (Maya, Otomi, Natzatl, etc.). The languages \u200b\u200bof these tribes are studied in higher educational institutions, and literary works are also published in them. Many inhabitants of the country, belonging to the mestizos, prefer to consider themselves Indians and can even change their Spanish surnames to Indian ones. In addition to Indians and mestizos, Mexico is home to about 9% of the white population, and 1% - Chinese, Africans, Arabs, etc. 74% of Mexico's population lives in cities.
Cheerfulness of Mexicans
Mexicans stand out for their love of music. The country has a huge number of folk musicians - mariaches. Uniting into original ensembles, they perform on the streets and squares, in hotels and restaurants, at village festivals and official events. Even when Mexicans celebrate All Saints' Day or the Feast of the Dead, they are not abandoned by the cheerfulness that takes place annually on November 2. They turned him into a cheerful jubilation of life over death. At this holiday, the main symbol is the human skull, which the Mexicans try to portray as funny as possible. For this holiday, these skulls are specially made from sugar and caramel.
Country Mexico - very interesting place for tourists from all over the world!
