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How is Mexico different from the US?
The country is predominately Catholic As opposed to the United States, where a wide variety of religions are practiced, Mexico is more homogenous. A fervently Catholic lifestyle is evident wherever you go, from big cities to the countryside, and you’ll find this affects people’s social and private lives as well.
What are 5 fun facts about Mexico?
10 surprising facts about Mexico
- Mexico is home to the world’s largest pyramid.
- 69 different languages are spoken in Mexico.
- Mexico City is the second city of the world with the largest number of museums.
- Mexico is the country with the largest number of taxi cabs in the world.
- Mexico is a big time Coca-Cola consumer.
What are some interesting facts about Mexican culture?
15 Cool Culture Facts You Didn’t Know About Mexico
- #1 : Without Mexico there’d be no pizza.
- #2: A Mexican inventor created the world’s first birth control.
- #3: Mexico has 59 endemic corn varieties.
- #4: 68 indigenous languages are spoken in Mexico.
What is Mexico’s real name?
Estados Unidos Mexicanos
The formal name of the country is Estados Unidos Mexicanos, often translated as “United Mexican States” or “United States of Mexico.”
Who has more wins USA or Mexico?
USA holds the edge since 2000 though, with a 17–6–9 (W–D–L) advantage in the 21st century….Mexico–United States soccer rivalry.
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Most wins | Mexico (36) |
| All-time series | 36–15–22 (W–D–L) (Mexico) |
| Largest victory | 12 September 1937 (MEX 7–2 USA) |
Who uses the 12-hour clock?
9) Eighteen (18) Countries use the 12-hour clock: Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, El Salvador, Honduras, India, Ireland, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia and U.S. (although the military uses the 24-hour clock).
What are the biggest misconceptions about Mexico?
This is the biggest misconception of Mexico. Millions of people consider the Americanised version of Mexican food to be authentic. This is completely false and you are invited to travel to Mexico and eat some of the best food in the world.
What are the negative aspects of living in Mexico?
The news media reporting on the negative side of Mexican life and not the positive. General ignorance about the amount of indigenous culture it has been forced to hide. A lack of knowledge when it comes to Mexican traditions and other cultural festivities. It’s easy to say just research what a country is really like.
Do you have a negative impression of Mexico?
Unfortunately, most people have a wholly negative impression of Mexico, and in many sections of the press it’s depicted with one dimensional, caricature-like images.
Is Mexico really that Big?
Mexico is very big. Especially if you come from somewhere like the U.K as we do. Granted, compared to its larger neighbours the U.S.A and Canada it’s a fair amount smaller. Which is probably where this misconception about Mexico comes from. But just because it pales in comparison to these huge countries, that doesn’t mean it’s not very big.