Mexico

By Jorge Lui Gonzalez

Mexico in the world

Our states

Language • 97% Speak Spanish• 7.1% indigenous languages• 1.2% don’t speak Spanish

The law has granted more than 60 languages the status of “national languages”. Mexico has the largest Spanish speaking population in the world with more than twice as many as the second largest Spanish speaking county. It also has the largest number of Native American language speakers on the continent.

Location/GeographyLocation/Geography• 23° N 102° W23° N 102° W • total:total: 1,972,550 sq km 1,972,550 sq km

land:land: 1,923,040 sq km 1,923,040 sq km water:water: 49,510 sq km 49,510 sq km

• CapitalCapital: Mexico city: Mexico city• Land sharingLand sharing: : Belize 250 km, Belize 250 km,

Guatemala 962 km, Guatemala 962 km, US 3,141 km US 3,141 km

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Government • Federal Republic.• 31 states • 2010: we celebrate 200 years as an

independent country.

The United Mexican States are a federal presidential representative democratic republic whose government is based on a congressional system.

Religion • 95% Catholic

The Spanish arrival and colonization brought Roman Catholicism to the country and became the main religion of Mexico. It’s the second largest Catholic nation in the world.

Music

The foundation of the music of Mexico comes from its indigenous sounds and heritage. There is a vast diversity from Mariachi, folklore and contemporary music.

Art

Mexico is known worldwide for its folk art traditions, mostly derived from a combination of the indigenous and Spanish crafts.

•Folk art

Tradition Holidays • Dead’s day

• All saint’s day • Mexican Revolution• Independence Day• Christmas Posadas

Sports •Charrería •Bullfighting •Soccer •Baseball •Football

Soccer is the most popular sport in Mexico, however, boxing, baseball, long distance races, and, more recently, golf are also popular.

Food Mexican food is a style of food that originated in Mexico. Mexican cuisine is known for its intense and varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices.