{"id":6219,"date":"2023-12-08T00:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T19:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6219"},"modified":"2023-12-08T00:36:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T19:06:01","slug":"mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/mexico\/#Mexico_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\" >Mexico and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/mexico\/#Mexico_and_its_Basic_Details\" >Mexico and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/mexico\/#Geography_of_Mexico\" >Geography of Mexico :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/mexico\/#Economy_of_Mexico\" >Economy of Mexico :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/mexico\/#Defence_Power_of_Mexico\" >Defence Power of Mexico :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/mexico\/#Cultural_of_Mexico\" >Cultural of Mexico :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/mexico\/#Sports_in_Mexico\" >Sports in Mexico :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/mexico\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Mexico\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of Mexico :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/mexico\/#Biggest_in_the_Mexico\" >Biggest in the Mexico :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/mexico\/#Brief_History_Of_Mexico\" >Brief History Of Mexico :<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mexico_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Mexico and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Flag-of-Mexico\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-Mexico.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-6221\" title=\"Flag of Mexico\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-Mexico.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-Mexico-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-Mexico-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Flag-of-Mexico-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mexico_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>Mexico and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name of the Country<\/td><td>Mexico<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>Mexico City<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence Day<\/td><td>September 16, 1810<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Religions<\/td><td>Roman Catholicism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Mexican Peso (MXN)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>North America<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous Cities<\/td><td>Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Canc\u00fan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous Persons<\/td><td>Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Emiliano Zapata, Benito Ju\u00e1rez, Octavio Paz, Carlos Slim, Sor Juana In\u00e9s de la Cruz, Carlos Fuentes, Vicente Fox, Salma Hayek<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of Government<\/td><td>Federal Republic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Wars Fought<\/td><td>Mexican War of Independence, Mexican-American War, Mexican Revolution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>Approximately $1.3 trillion (2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 Popular Tourist Places<\/td><td>Chichen Itza, Tulum, Mexico City&#8217;s historic center, Canc\u00fan, Palenque<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mexico , Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_Mexico\"><\/span>Geography of Mexico :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>Mexico&#8217;s diverse geography includes mountains, plateaus, deserts, and coastal areas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Area (Square Kilometers)<\/td><td>Approximately 1,964,375 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>Approximately 126 million (as of 2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Mountain Ranges<\/td><td>Sierra Madre Occidental, Sierra Madre Oriental, Sierra Madre del Sur, Sierra Nevada, Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Mountain Peaks<\/td><td>Pico de Orizaba, Popocat\u00e9petl, Iztacc\u00edhuatl, Nevado de Toluca, Citlalt\u00e9petl (El Tecomate)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Rivers<\/td><td>Rio Grande (R\u00edo Bravo), Colorado River (R\u00edo Colorado), Grijalva-Usumacinta River (R\u00edo Grijalva-Usumacinta), Balsas River (R\u00edo Balsas), Santiago River (R\u00edo Santiago)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Lakes<\/td><td>Lake Chapala, Lake Texcoco, Lake Cuitzeo, Lake P\u00e1tzcuaro, Lake Xochimilco<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deserts<\/td><td>Sonoran Desert, Chihuahuan Desert, Yuma Desert, Mapim\u00ed Desert, Baja California Desert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plateau<\/td><td>Mexican Plateau (Altiplano Mexicano)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volcanoes<\/td><td>Popocat\u00e9petl, Iztacc\u00edhuatl, Par\u00edcutin, Colima Volcano, Cofre de Perote<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Crops and Vegetation<\/td><td>Corn, beans, chilies, tomatoes, avocados<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Beaches<\/td><td>Canc\u00fan Beach, Playa del Carmen, Acapulco Beach, Tulum Beach, Puerto Vallarta Beach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neighboring Countries<\/td><td>United States, Guatemala, Belize<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby Seas and Oceans<\/td><td>Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length of Coastline<\/td><td>Approximately 9,330 kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Natural Resources<\/td><td>Petroleum, silver, copper, gold, timber<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geography of the Mexico , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_Mexico\"><\/span>Economy of Mexico :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Economy<\/td><td>Mexico has a mixed economy, with both modern industry and agriculture sectors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Industries<\/td><td>Manufacturing, oil and gas, agriculture, mining, tourism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revenue Sources<\/td><td>Petroleum, manufacturing, agriculture, remittances, tourism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Companies<\/td><td>Pemex, Am\u00e9rica M\u00f3vil, Cemex, Grupo Bimbo, Telmex, FEMSA, Grupo Televisa, Grupo Elektra, Grupo Alfa, Banorte<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per Capita Income<\/td><td>Approximately $10,000 (as of 2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Imports<\/td><td>Machinery, electrical equipment, mineral fuels, vehicles, plastics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Exports<\/td><td>Machinery, electrical equipment, vehicles, mineral fuels, medical instruments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Gold Reserves<\/td><td>Approximately 120.9 metric tons (as of 2021)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Economy of the Mexico , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_Mexico\"><\/span>Defence Power of Mexico :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Defence of the Country<\/td><td>Under the Mexican Constitution, the President of Mexico is the supreme commander of the Mexican Armed Forces.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Size of Defence Budget<\/td><td>$10.4 billion (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Army Personnel<\/td><td>215,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Air Force Personnel<\/td><td>75,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Navy Personnel<\/td><td>65,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Imports<\/td><td>$1.2 billion (2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Defence Export<\/td><td>$100 million (2022)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defence of the Mexico , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_of_Mexico\"><\/span>Cultural of Mexico :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Culture<\/td><td>Mexico has a rich and diverse culture influenced by its indigenous heritage and Spanish colonial history.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Festivals<\/td><td>Day of the Dead (D\u00eda de los Muertos), Independence Day (D\u00eda de la Independencia), Carnival (Carnaval), Guelaguetza, Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe (D\u00eda de la Virgen de Guadalupe)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Religious Places<\/td><td>Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City, Teotihuacan Pyramids, Santo Domingo Church and Monastery, Chichen Itza<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Arts and Dances<\/td><td>Mariachi music, Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico de M\u00e9xico, Huichol art, Mexican muralism (Diego Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros), Aztec dance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Languages<\/td><td>Spanish (official), Indigenous languages (Nahuatl, Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, etc.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Food and Cuisines<\/td><td>Tacos, enchiladas, guacamole, mole, tamales<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/td><td>Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco, Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Alb\u00e1n, Historic Centre of Puebla, Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza, Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_Mexico\"><\/span>Sports in Mexico :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sports<\/td><td>Mexico has a diverse sports culture with a focus on football (soccer), boxing, baseball, and wrestling.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Game<\/td><td>Charrer\u00eda (Mexican rodeo)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Sports<\/td><td>Football (soccer), boxing, baseball, wrestling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>Hugo S\u00e1nchez (football), Julio C\u00e9sar Ch\u00e1vez (boxing), Fernando Valenzuela (baseball), Lorena Ochoa (golf)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>FIFA World Cup 1970 and 1986, Olympic gold in football (London 2012), multiple boxing world champions, MLB success<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the Mexico , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Mexico\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of Mexico :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Natural Habitat and Wildlife<\/td><td>This country boasts diverse ecosystems, including deserts, rainforests, mountains, and coastal areas, hosting a wide variety of wildlife.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Golden eagle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>Greater Roadrunner (Correcaminos)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Forests<\/td><td>El Yunque National Forest, Sierra de Manantl\u00e1n Biosphere Reserve, Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Sian Ka&#8217;an Biosphere Reserve, Sierra Madre Oriental<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recognized Natural Habitats for Wild Animals<\/td><td>Monarch butterfly biosphere reserves, Sea of Cortez marine reserves, Lacandon Jungle, Cozumel Biosphere Reserve, Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the Mexico , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins 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Mountain<\/td><td>Pico de Orizaba (5,636 meters)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest River<\/td><td>R\u00edo Bravo (3,034 kilometers)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Forest<\/td><td>Selva Lacandona (3.5 million hectares)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Lake<\/td><td>Laguna de Chapala (1,116 square kilometers)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the Mexico , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_Mexico\"><\/span>Brief History Of Mexico : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A brief history of this country, covering its key historical periods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ancient Mexico:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This country has a rich and ancient history that dates back thousands of years. One of the most notable civilizations that thrived in ancient Mexico was the <strong>Olmec civilization<\/strong> (around 1400-400 BCE). They are known for their colossal stone heads and are considered one of the oldest complex societies in Mesoamerica.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following the Olmec civilization, the <strong>Maya civilization<\/strong> (around 2000 BCE-1500 CE) emerged in southeastern Mexico and Central America. The Maya are renowned for their advanced mathematics, astronomy, and impressive city-states such as Tikal and Chichen Itza.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In central Mexico, the powerful <strong>Teotihuacan civilization<\/strong> (around 200-750 CE) constructed one of the largest and most influential cities in the ancient world. The city&#8217;s monumental pyramids and avenues remain iconic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medieval Period:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Toltec civilization<\/strong> (around 900-1168 CE) succeeded Teotihuacan and played a crucial role in the development of Mesoamerican culture. They are believed to have migrated to central Mexico from the north.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Aztec Empire<\/strong> (around 1428-1521 CE) became the dominant force in Mesoamerica, centered in the capital city of <strong>Tenochtitlan<\/strong> (now Mexico City). The Aztecs established a complex society with a tribute system and impressive architectural achievements. In 1519, Spanish conquistador Hern\u00e1n Cort\u00e9s arrived in this country and eventually overthrew the Aztec Empire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modern Era:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This country was colonized by Spain in the early 16th century. Spanish rule lasted for nearly 300 years and had a profound impact on Mexican culture and society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the early 19th century, this country fought for and gained its <strong>independence<\/strong> from Spain in 1821, marking the end of Spanish colonial rule. This country faced years of political instability and conflicts, including the <strong>Mexican-American War<\/strong> (1846-1848), which resulted in the loss of significant territory to the United States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this country experienced the <strong>Mexican Revolution<\/strong> (1910-1920), a social and political upheaval that led to land reforms and significant changes in governance. The revolution had a lasting impact on this country&#8217;s modern identity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent History:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This country has seen periods of economic growth and political change throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The country is known for its vibrant culture, diverse population, and contributions to art, literature, and music.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This country has faced challenges, including political corruption, drug-related violence, and economic disparities. However, it remains one of the largest economies in Latin America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In recent years, this country has been a key player in international trade agreements, including the <strong>North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)<\/strong>, which was later replaced by the <strong>United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This brief history provides an overview of this country&#8217;s journey from ancient civilizations to its modern status as a dynamic and diverse nation in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" 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