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Me xi co

Me xi co. By Jorge Lui Gonzalez. Mexico in the world. Our states. Language. 97% Speak Spanish 7.1% indigenous languages 1.2% don’t speak Spanish. The law has granted more than 60 languages the status of “national languages”.

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Me xi co

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  1. Mexico By Jorge Lui Gonzalez

  2. Mexico in the world

  3. Our states

  4. Language • 97% Speak Spanish • 7.1% indigenous languages • 1.2% don’t speak Spanish The law has granted more than 60 languages the status of “national languages”. Mexico has the largest Spanish speaking population in the world with more than twice as many as the second largest Spanish speaking county. It also has the largest number of Native American language speakers on the continent.

  5. Location/Geography • 23° N 102° W • total: 1,972,550 sq km land: 1,923,040 sq km water: 49,510 sq km • Capital: Mexico city • Land sharing: Belize 250 km, Guatemala 962 km, US 3,141 km Mexico is the world’s 14th largest country. Mexico is commonly not considered a Central American country. Its in north America

  6. Government • Federal Republic. • 31 states • 2010: we celebrate 200 years as an independent country. The United Mexican States are a federal presidential representative democratic republic whose government is based on a congressional system.

  7. Religion • 95% Catholic The Spanish arrival and colonization brought Roman Catholicism to the country and became the main religion of Mexico. It’s the second largest Catholic nation in the world.

  8. Music The foundation of the music of Mexico comes from its indigenous sounds and heritage. There is a vast diversity from Mariachi, folklore and contemporary music.

  9. Art • Folk art Mexico is known worldwide for its folk art traditions, mostly derived from a combination of the indigenous and Spanish crafts.

  10. Tradition Holidays • Dead’s day • All saint’s day • Mexican Revolution • Independence Day • Christmas Posadas

  11. Sports • Charrería • Bullfighting • Soccer • Baseball • Football Soccer is the most popular sport in Mexico, however, boxing, baseball, long distance races, and, more recently, golf are also popular.

  12. Mexican food is a style of food that originated in Mexico. Mexican cuisine is known for its intense and varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices. Food

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