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1 Mexico By Jorge Lui Gonzalez

2 Mexico in the world

3 Our states

4 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.

5 Location/Geography 23° N 102° W23° N 102° W total: 1,972,550 sq km land: 1,923,040 sq km water: 49,510 sq kmtotal: 1,972,550 sq km land: 1,923,040 sq km water: 49,510 sq km Capital: Mexico cityCapital: Mexico city Land sharing:Land sharing: Belize 250 km, Belize 250 km, Guatemala 962 km, US 3,141 km Mexico is the world’s 14 th largest country. Mexico is the world’s 14 th largest country. Mexico is commonly not considered a Central American country. Its in north America Mexico is commonly not considered a Central American country. Its in north America

6 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.

7 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.

8 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.

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

10 Tradition Holidays Dead’s day All saint’s day Mexican Revolution Independence Day Christmas Posadas

11 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.

12 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.


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