United Mexican States
Estados Unidos Mexicanos
Location: North America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the United States and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the United States.
Nationality: Mexican
Population: Over 128 million
Known for
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Art
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Mexico is known for important artists and muralists such as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. |
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Aztecs
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The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in 1300 to 1521. |
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Chocolate
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Chocolate originated in ancient Mexico, and the word chocolate in English and Spanish comes from the Nahuatl word xocolātl. |
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Cuisine
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Mexico is well known for outstanding cuisine that combines Spanish influences with Indigenous traditions and local ingredients. |
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Indigenous Culture
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The indigenous (or native) cultures of Mexico can be seen in Mexican Spanish, place names, and Mexican food. |
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Music
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Mexico is home to a variety of traditional and modern music genres. Some Mexican folk music traditions include mariachi, corrido, and banda. |
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