Mexico, beloved and beaufitul
Mexico , officially known as the United States of Mexico, is located inNorth America. It shares its northern border with the United States ofAmerica, and its southern with Guatemala and Belize; to the east is the Gulf of Mexico and to the west is the Pacific Ocean. It has an area ofalmost 2 million square km with a great diversity in climate. This country,one of the most densely populated in the world, has almost of 104 millions inhabitants.
Mexico is a republic and its Capital is Mexico City. The Federation comprising of 32 states, including the Federal District. Mexico recently elected its new President, Felipe Calderon.
Mexico is a republic and its Capital is Mexico City. The Federation comprising of 32 states, including the Federal District. Mexico recently elected its new President, Felipe Calderon.
Thanks to its history, geography, abundant natural resources and richculture, Mexico offers a wealth of tourist attractions: the heritage of pre-Hispanic cultures, among them Mayan, Olmec and Aztec; the Spanishlegacy; the juxtaposition of ancient traditions with modern urban life; thebeauty of its beaches; extensive natural areas with historical elements and an ultra-modern tourism infrastructure.
As an independent political entity, Mexico was born in the first quarterof the nineteenth century, following the war of independence waged against its coloniser, the Kingdom of Spain. Mexico has the largestSpanish-speaking population in the planet.
Mexico is renowned for its many cultural and scientific achievements. To date three distinguished Mexicans have received the Nobel Prize: in 1982Alfonso García Robles received the Nobel Peace Prize; Octavio Paz wasawarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1990; and in 1995 Mario Molina received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
Mexico is also the birthplace of many internationally renowned artists,among which are José María Velasco, José Clemente Orozco, Geraldo Murillo,David Alfaro Sequeiros, Rufino Tamayo, Diego Rivera and his equally famous and controversial wife, Frida Kahlo.
The cuisine of this immense country is characterised by its abundance andvariety. Most of the ingredients used in Mexican kitchens today are of indigenous origin, such as maize (corns), chilli, beans, avocado and cacao;and of Spanish origin, such as chicken, pork, milk, flour or pepper. Themarriage of these two culinary traditions produced such typical dishes as mole, tamales, chocolate and tacos. These days there is also plenty ofinfluence from China, Italy and its Latin-American neighbours.
Mariachis, Tequila, beautiful women, astonishing beaches, breathtaking colonial cities, exceptional archaeological sites, huge national parks andthe most fabulous and rich history. Mexico is one of the most beautifulplaces in the world. A feast for the senses and for the soul.
By Marta Checa
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