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This document provides an overview of facts about Mexico. Some key points: - Mexico is the 14th largest country by area and is located in North America, not South America. Its capital, Mexico City, has over 25 million people making it the largest city in the Western Hemisphere. - Mexican cuisine was the first to be declared intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, including staples like chocolate, corn, and chili peppers that originated in Mexico. Tacos and tortillas are ubiquitous Mexican foods. - Major Mexican holidays and cultural traditions are discussed, including Día de Muertos, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and popularity of spicy chili peppers. Mexican people are described as friendly and

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Mexico is big The 14th largest country in the world by total area. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Mexico it’s actually part of North America, not South America. ❏ Mexico City is the largest in the western hemisphere with 25 Million people. Imagine that traffic. ❏ And it’s sinking from 8 to 20 cm per year.
[Design Ignite] MX + NL = <3
Food is a big deal The first international cuisine to be declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO*. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Chocolate, Corn and Chili Peppers originated there. ❏ Tacos are the quintessential meal and come in hundreds of ways depending on the time and/or region. ❏ Tortilla is everywhere, it’s like a flat corn pita. * Together with France
Burritos, Hard Shell Tacos and Fajitas are not Mexican, they are Tex-Mex.
[Design Ignite] MX + NL = <3
It is said that whenever a white person has diarrhea while visiting Mexico, he is suffering the wrath of Montezuma's revenge. LA VENGANZA DE MOCTEZUMA
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Tortilla is boss It’s not bread. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ It’s actually healthy, it has vitamins, calcium and potasium. ❏ It’s eaten like a lot. ❏ It’s made in a special way.
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La Virgen Our Lady of Guadalupe. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Celebrated every year on December the 12th. ❏ The Basílica de Guadalupe gets 20 million visitors per year. ❏ Took 200 years to complete construction.
[Design Ignite] MX + NL = <3
Día de Reyes The Three Wise Men Day, you know the ones who visit Jesus Christ. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Celebrated on January the 6th, it marks the end of Christmas season. ❏ Most kids get their gifts this day, rather than during Christmas celebrations. ❏ It’s all about the Rosca.
[Design Ignite] MX + NL = <3
Hot Chili Peppers Or why getting fire in your mouth adds flavor. To everything. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Capsicum, the stuff tha makes Chiles spicy, is addictive. ❏ We put it on almost all food, including chocolate, fruit and even candy. ❏ We have “not spicy” salsa, for noobs.
[Design Ignite] MX + NL = <3
Día de Muertos It’s not Halloween. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Celebrated on the 1st and 2nd day of November. ❏ Altars are everywhere in all types and formats. ❏ Dead Bread and sugar skulls are prepared for the season. ❏ It’s all about the party.
[Design Ignite] MX + NL = <3
People Because a place is nothing but a bunch of humans together. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Ranked number one for Friendliness by InterNations. ❏ You could say we are somewhat passionate people. ❏ We don’t take anything seriously. Ask Batman.
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  • 2. Mexico is big The 14th largest country in the world by total area. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Mexico it’s actually part of North America, not South America. ❏ Mexico City is the largest in the western hemisphere with 25 Million people. Imagine that traffic. ❏ And it’s sinking from 8 to 20 cm per year.
  • 4. Food is a big deal The first international cuisine to be declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO*. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Chocolate, Corn and Chili Peppers originated there. ❏ Tacos are the quintessential meal and come in hundreds of ways depending on the time and/or region. ❏ Tortilla is everywhere, it’s like a flat corn pita. * Together with France
  • 5. Burritos, Hard Shell Tacos and Fajitas are not Mexican, they are Tex-Mex.
  • 7. It is said that whenever a white person has diarrhea while visiting Mexico, he is suffering the wrath of Montezuma's revenge. LA VENGANZA DE MOCTEZUMA
  • 9. Tortilla is boss It’s not bread. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ It’s actually healthy, it has vitamins, calcium and potasium. ❏ It’s eaten like a lot. ❏ It’s made in a special way.
  • 11. La Virgen Our Lady of Guadalupe. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Celebrated every year on December the 12th. ❏ The Basílica de Guadalupe gets 20 million visitors per year. ❏ Took 200 years to complete construction.
  • 13. Día de Reyes The Three Wise Men Day, you know the ones who visit Jesus Christ. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Celebrated on January the 6th, it marks the end of Christmas season. ❏ Most kids get their gifts this day, rather than during Christmas celebrations. ❏ It’s all about the Rosca.
  • 15. Hot Chili Peppers Or why getting fire in your mouth adds flavor. To everything. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Capsicum, the stuff tha makes Chiles spicy, is addictive. ❏ We put it on almost all food, including chocolate, fruit and even candy. ❏ We have “not spicy” salsa, for noobs.
  • 17. Día de Muertos It’s not Halloween. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Celebrated on the 1st and 2nd day of November. ❏ Altars are everywhere in all types and formats. ❏ Dead Bread and sugar skulls are prepared for the season. ❏ It’s all about the party.
  • 19. People Because a place is nothing but a bunch of humans together. SOME QUICK FACTS: ❏ Ranked number one for Friendliness by InterNations. ❏ You could say we are somewhat passionate people. ❏ We don’t take anything seriously. Ask Batman.