Facts About Mexico

The country Mexico is known for ancient civilizations like Maya, Olmec, Zapotec, Mixtec, Toltec and Aztec. New Mexico is the state in the U.S. which lies besides the country Mexico. Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and California were actually part of Mexico before the war of 1846. Aztec culture, rich in various arts and sciences is the base of the modern Mexican culture.

Interesting Facts about Mexico City

• The largest city of Mexico, Mexico City is the capital of Mexico.
• Mexico city is built on a lake, and experts say that it sinks about 6-10 inches every year.
• Chapultepec Park in Mexico city covering over 2000 acres, is the largest park within a city in the world.
• In the present 21st century, there exist more than ten major working archaeological sites in the Mexico City.
• The floating gardens in the Mexico City have been in existence for more than 700 years, since the time of the Aztecs.
• The Zócalo or town square covering over 13 acres, is always crowded, in spite of being the largest main square in Latin America.
• The population of Mexico City metropolitan area is about 21.2 million. This makes Mexico City the largest metropolitan area in the Americas. Mexico City is one of the largest metropolis in the world.

Amazing 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.
• The Spanish ruled over Mexico for more than 300 years. Today, Mexico is the largest Spanish speaking country.
• According to Mexico facts for kids, Mexico tops the list of countries who are known for biodiversity in reptiles. Mexico exhibits 707 species of reptiles.
• Everyone is astonished to hear that Mexico had hosted the first astronomers convention in 700 A.D. This shows how rich was ancient Mexican culture.
• Tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas are invariable part of the world famous Mexican cuisine. Almost all big restaurants in all parts of the world serve Mexican food.
• 43 feet tall and 75 feet wide 'Cuexcomate' is the smallest volcano (inactive) in the world. It is situated in the city of Puebla. Volcano rabbit, a rare rabbit species is found near the volcanoes in Mexico.
• Archeologists have found hundreds of dinosaur bones in northern parts of Mexico. Mexico is rich in flora and fauna, and more than 2,500 species are declared as 'protected' by Mexican government.
• Mexicans love to play football and baseball. These are their favorite games but they are proud to have bull fighting as their national sport. You must have heard about the Plaza de Toros in Mexico City, the largest bullring in the world.
• The oldest living tree in the world (Arbol de Tule) is in Mexico. It is 40 feet tall Montezuma Cypress tree located in the church grounds. Many people visit the town center of Santa María del Tule in the Mexican state of Oaxaca to see the tree.
• Fun facts about Mexico for kids inform us that the list of food items that Mexico has introduced to the world is very big. It includes chocolate, chillies, corn, tortilla, burrito and many other delicious food items. I am sure you would be pleased to know that Tequila is the national drink of Mexico.

New Mexico is one of the southern states in the U.S. I hope you found the above facts interesting and these facts help you plan your trip to Mexico.