Antarctica Trip - Facts About Mexico

Here is a list of some of the interesting facts about Mexico for kids. Rich in various arts and sciences is the base of the modern Mexican culture, aztec culture. New Mexico and California were actually part of Mexico before the war of 1846, utah, nevada, colorado, arizona, texas. Which lies besides the country Mexico. New Mexico is the state in the U.S. Toltec and Aztec, mixtec, zapotec, olmec, the country Mexico is known for ancient civilizations like Maya.

Facts about Mexico City

Mexico City is the capital of Mexico, * The largest city of Mexico.

And experts say that it sinks about 6-10 inches every year, * Mexico city is built on a lake.

Is the largest park within a city in the world, * Chapultepec Park in Mexico city covering over 2000 acres.

There exist more than ten major working archaeological sites in the Mexico City, * In the present 21st century.

Since the time of the Aztecs, * The floating gardens in the Mexico City have been in existence for more than 700 years.

In spite of being the largest main square in Latin America, is always crowded, * The Z?calo or town square covering over 13 acres.

Mexico City is one of the largest metropolis in the world. This makes Mexico City the largest metropolitan area in the Americas. * The population of Mexico City metropolitan area is about 21.2 million.

Facts about Mexico

* Mexico is the second-largest Roman Catholic nation in the world.

* The world famous smallest dog Chihuahua is native to Mexico.

* Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim Helu tops the Forbes list of richest people in the world 2010.

* Almost 98% literacy rate in Mexico has made Mexico's economy one of the fastest growing economy on earth.

Mexico is the largest Spanish speaking country, today. * The Spanish ruled over Mexico for more than 300 years.

Mexico exhibits 707 species of reptiles. Mexico tops the list of countries who are known for biodiversity in reptiles, * According to Mexico facts for kids.

This shows how rich was ancient Mexican culture. * Everyone is astonished to hear that Mexico had hosted the first astronomers convention in 700 A.D.

Almost all big restaurants in all parts of the world serve Mexican food. Enchiladas are invariable part of the world famous Mexican cuisine, quesadillas, fajitas, * Tacos.

A rare rabbit species is found near the volcanoes in Mexico, volcano rabbit. It is situated in the city of Puebla. * 43 feet tall and 75 feet wide 'Cuexcomate' is the smallest volcano (inactive) in the world.

500 species are declared as 'protected' by Mexican government, and more than 2, mexico is rich in flora and fauna. * Archeologists have found hundreds of dinosaur bones in northern parts of Mexico.

The largest bullring in the world, you must have heard about the Plaza de Toros in Mexico City. These are their favorite games but they are proud to have bull fighting as their national sport. * Mexicans love to play football and baseball.

Many people visit the town center of Santa Mar?a del Tule in the Mexican state of Oaxaca to see the tree. It is 40 feet tall Montezuma Cypress tree located in the church grounds. * The oldest living tree in the world (Arbol de Tule) is in Mexico.

I am sure you would be pleased to know that Tequila is the national drink of Mexico. Burrito and many other delicious food items, tortilla, corn, chillies, it includes chocolate. * Fun facts about Mexico for kids inform us that the list of food items that Mexico has introduced to the world is very big.

I hope you find the facts about Mexico interesting and these facts help you plan your visit to Mexico. If you are interested in visiting New Mexico state, and you may refer to the article interesting facts about new Mexico. New Mexico is one of the southern states in the U.S.