Welcome to our new post! In this article, I'll present some interesting facts about Mexican culture. Get ready to learn surprising things about this fascinating country and amaze your friends with these interesting facts.
Did you know that one of the Seven Wonders of the World is located in Mexico? The incredible Mayan pyramid, Chichén Itzá. We already have a video and an srticle about this monument on our website.
In addition to having one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this country also boasts 34 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Among these world heritage sites is the delicious Mexican cuisine.
When we talk about Mexico, the only or main language that probably comes to your mind is Spanish, but did you know that the Mexican government officially recognizes 69 languages with more than 300 dialects? The richness of languages is due to the influence of indigenous culture on Mexico's overall culture.
As if these achievements alone didn't make Mexico a spectacular country, it is also among the 11 countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world! The second-largest border in the world is between Mexico and the United States.
Mexico had different names over the years, being called the Mexican Empire (1821), United States of the Mexican Republic (1824), and United Mexican States.
And where did the word Mexico come from? It is the combination of the words "metztli" (Moon) and "xictli" (navel) from the Nahuatl language and means in the navel of the Moon.
Do you know what the colors of the Mexican flag mean? Green represents independence, white represents unity, and red represents the blood of national heroes.
Mexico experiences intense seismic activity because it is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire. The country has about 42 active volcanoes.
A curious fact is that around Mexican volcanoes, there is a specimen of rabbit called "conejo de volcanes" (volcano rabbit in english). This rabbit is endangered.
The Xoloitzcuintle is a dog breed originating from Mexico with more than 3000 years of history. It was associated with the god Xolotl of the underworld, believed to play a crucial role in transferring the soul of the deceased owner to Mictlán (the underworld in Mexican mythology).
Mexico ranks 10th among the most populous countries in the world, with around 131,230,000 inhabitants.
The Day of the Dead is a fascinating Mexican festival that brings the living together to honor their departed loved ones. If you'd like to know more about this incredible celebration, we also have a video dedicated entirely to the Day of the Dead.
Mexico also boasts spectacular Caribbean beaches.
Lucha libre (wrestling) is a sport that became a Mexican tradition with its colorful masks.
Did you know that chewing gum originated in Mexico? The Maya extracted gum from tree sap. The first commercial gum was produced by John Curtis in 1840.
Another delicious ingredient we know today was also discovered by ancient civilizations in Mexico: chocolate. While we hold chocolate dear today, did you know that it was worth more than gold back then?
The name chocolate comes from the Nahuatl word "xocoatl," meaning hot chocolate. This beverage was considered sacred. Although the name now refers to our current drink, the recipe back then was different and included oats, water, among other ingredients. You can still taste the original recipe in Mexico.
If I mention eating insects, you might recall a video about Asian street food, but did you know that in Mexico, too, insects are consumed? You can find edible grasshoppers, spiders, scorpions, among other insects.
Mexicans are considered very cheerful, friendly, and welcoming people.
If you're interested in the Maya and Aztec civilizations, you should check out the National Museum of Anthropology, which presents various information and exhibitions from the pre-Hispanic period.
📚 Data source:
https://foodandtravel.mx/conoce-15-datos-interesantes-de-mexico/
https://www.bankinter.com/blog/economia/los-paises-del-mundo-con-mas-poblacion
https://www.worldpackers.com/es/articles/cosas-que-representan-a-mexico
https://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/cultura-de-mexico.html
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