Mexico
Mexico
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Sofija Davitkova , Mateja Ristova,
Petar Bojcev Jovan Georgievski II-7
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Mexico Capital Tradition Fun Facts
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Mexico
MEXICO
The name and its meaning
The word Mexico comes from the
Nahuatl Mēxihco, which means the
navel of the moon.
Language
The native language is Spanish, which
coexists with 67 indigenous languages.
Location
The official name is the United
Mexican States. It is a country located
in the southern part of North America,
and borders the United States to the
north, Belize and Guatemala to the
southeast, the Gulf of Mexico and the
Caribbean Sea to the east, and the
Pacific Ocean to the west.
Key Events in Mexican
Date Event
History Description
September 16, 1810 Grito de Dolores Miguel Hidalgo's call for Mexican independence from Spain.
September 27, 1821 Mexican Independence Mexico officially gained independence from Spanish rule.
Capital
Mexico City
Mexico City Diversity
Mexico City, the capital With over 9 million
of Mexico, is one of the residents, Mexico City is
largest cities in the world a melting pot of cultures,
and rich in history and languages, and
culture.. traditions.
of Mexico and the Federal snake in its beak – the symbol of edifice: 109m long, 59m
Mexico today. In Aztec belief this
Treasury. wide and 65m high
was, literally, the center of the
universe.
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TRADITION
MEXICO TRADITION
Festivals Music and Dance
Día de los Muertos (Day of Mariachi: A traditional music
the Dead): A celebration
honoring deceased loved ones,
style with lively performances
featuring altars, offerings, and during celebrations.
vibrant decorations.
Folkloric Dance: Regional
Las Posadas: A nine-day dances reflect local history
celebration leading up to and culture, often performed
Christmas, reenacting Mary and in colorful costumes.
Joseph’s search for lodging.
Traditional
Dishes like mole, tamales, and pozole are integral, often made for special occasions.
Foods:
Tequila and Mezcal: These traditional spirits are part of social gatherings and celebrations
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