Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and became a Republic until it joined the U.S.
Mexico holds second place to the United States in the number of boxing world titles won.
The border between Mexico and the United States is the second largest border in the world.
Sugary drinks kill more people than violent crime in Mexico.
More than 90% of the country’s firearms are smuggled in from the United States.
From 2009 to 2014, more Mexicans left the U.S than migrated into the country.
Illegal immigration from Mexico to the U.S.
The largest source of immigration to the United States is from Mexico.
Mexico City is home to the world’s largest taxi fleet of 100,000 taxis running every day.
Mexico City has had many nicknames in the past including “City of the Palaces”, “City of Hope” and “Capital in Movement”.
Mexico City is built on a lake called Texcoco.
In 1913, Mexico had three different presidents, in a span of one hour.
Great Pyramid of Cholula in Mexico is the largest pyramid in the world.
The most popular sport in Mexico is football (soccer).
In Mexico, artists can pay their taxes with their artworks.
Mexico was named “New Spain” when Hernan Cortes conquered the territory from the Aztecs.
The name tomato comes from the Aztec language.
The Aztecs sacrificed 1% of their population every year or about 250,000 people.
The Aztecs played ritual ball game known as tlachtli in which the losers were often sacrificed to the gods.
Hot chocolate was considered the sacred drink by the Aztecs.
One unusual Mayan weapon was a “hornet bomb,” which was an actual hornet’s nest thrown at enemies during battle.
Modern Mexicans are a unique blend of many ancient civilizations, including the Olmec, Zapotec, Toltec, Maya, Aztec, Inca, African, French, and Spanish.
800) developed the first writing system in the Americans and established great cities along southern Mexico. They established many cities along the eastern coast of Mexico. They worshiped a mysterious, unnamed god that was part of Jaguar and part human.
Olmecs (1400-300 B.C.), is the first greatest civilization in Mexico.
Mexico is located in the “Ring of Fire” which is one of the earth’s most violent earthquake and volcano zone.
75% of all sesame seeds grown in Mexico end up on McDonald’s hamburger buns.
Stone tools have been found in Mexico that suggests the existence of humans there around 23000 years ago.
Popcorn was domesticated 9,000 years ago in Mexico.
Chocolate, chilies, and corn are introduced to the world by Mexico.
The oldest university in North America, the National University of Mexico, was established in 1551.
Mexico is home to over 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is a popular tourist destination.
Mexico is the most populated Spanish-speaking country in the world.
Mexico’s main industries are food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel petroleum, mining and tourism.Thier agricultural products are rice, beans, coffee, fruit, and tomatoes.
The main language spoken in Mexico is Spanish.
Mexico is the 14th largest country in the world by total area.
Mexico is the 11th most populous country in the world with 121 million people.