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Apr 21, 2021 · Mexico’s History. Here are some fun facts about Mexico: 1. Mexico’s name is not Mexico! Since 1824, when Mexico’s government ratified its first-ever constitution, the official name of the country has been “The United Mexican States”. 2. Mexico had a nickname.
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- Mexico officially became a country in 1821. Our first facts about Mexico is about its independence. Formerly part of New Spain, Mexico gained independence after a long, bloody war against its colonial overlords to become the First Mexican Empire.
- Mexico is where you’ll find the oldest university in North America. It’s called the National University of Mexico, and it was founded in 1551 by Charles V of Spain.
- Mexican children don’t get presents on Christmas Day. Don’t worry, though; they do get gifts… eventually. Instead of on December 25, they get them on January 6 because, according to tradition, this is when the Three Wise Men rocked up to give baby Jesus his gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- The first conquest of Mexico was in 1519. But little did the conquistadors of Spain know that their fighting ability wasn’t what won the war. They unwittingly brought with them a smallpox epidemic (that they were immune to) which killed roughly three million native Mexicans.
- The word “Mexico” is a derivative of Mexica (pronounced “Me-shee-ka”).
- What today is Mexico City was the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan.
- Mexico was a site of several advanced Amerindian civilizations – including the Olmec, Toltec, Teotihuacan, Zapotec, Maya, and Aztec.
- The Mayans and Aztecs (nomadic people indigenous to Mexico: existed between 12th and 15th century) resided in Mexico some 13,000 years ago.
- Mexico Has the World’s Largest Pyramid. While many believe that the biggest pyramid in the world can be found in Egypt, if you measure pyramids by volume, Mexico’s Great Pyramid of Cholula takes the cake.
- There is an Abundance of Pyramids in Mexico. As we now know, Egyptians weren’t the only ones building pyramids; the Mayans also built pyramids that are still visible to this day.
- Mexico Has 68 Official Languages. Mexico doesn’t simply have one official language, but rather 68 of them, making it possibly the most linguistically diverse country in the world.
- There are More US Citizens in Mexico Than Foreigners From Anywhere Else. Mexico sometimes gets a bad name for itself because of the number of Mexican immigrants making their way to the US.
- The name ‘Mexico’ comes from Mexica. Mexica was one of powerful tribes of Central Mexico that first established city called Tenochtitlan on marshy island on Lake Texcoco, during 1325 AD.
- Mexico is home to more Spanish speakers than any other country in the world. About 60% of Mexicans speak Spanish as their first language. That means there are over 67 million people in Mexico who speak Spanish, making up half of the world’s Spanish-speaking population.
- Mexico was partly responsible for the creation of the USA. An interesting historical fact: Mexico fought for its independence during 1810-1821 against Spain, partially inspiring US President Thomas Jefferson to create an independent republic in North America after seeing Mexican’s successful war of independence.
- The Mexican independence day is celebrated in fervor each year. Mexicans celebrate their independence on September 16th every year since 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave his famous “Grito de Dolores” or “Cry of Dolores” speech on the steps of the town’s church and declared Mexico’s independence from Spain.
Dec 18, 2023 · Interesting Mexico Facts. 1. Its Name Is Not What You Think; 2. Mexico Is More Than a Beach Destination; 3. Home to the World’s Smallest Volcano; 4. There's a Volcano Rabit in Mexico; 5. World’s Largest Pyramid is in Mexico; 6. It Has Animals Big and Small; 7. U.S. Citizens Make Up the Largest Immigration Group in Mexico; 8. Mexico Home to ...
Mar 5, 2024 · fun facts about Mexico. Mexico is among the world’s most biodiverse nations. Nearly 1,000 species of birds call this beautiful country their home. Even if you are not someone that considers yourself to have a particular interest in birdwatching, having chance encounters with migratory birds in Mexico is spectacular.
