Did You Know? 11 Interesting Facts About Mexico
Last month, Mexico experienced a few earthquakes of 7.1 magnitudes. 273 people were killed and thousands lost their homes.
The earthquakes in Mexico are not accidental. It is located in the "Ring of Fire", a geological area known for earthquakes and violent volcanoes in the world. It has more than 450 volcanoes and contains 75% of the world's active volcanoes.
The capital, Mexico City, drowns a little each year. The city is built on a lake and drowns at a rate of 15-20 cm per year, and the city's infrastructure, water supply, and unique architecture are under real danger.
It ranks 11th on the list of the world's most populous countries with over 121 million residents.
In addition to Spanish, Mexico has 67 official languages.
Chocolate, corn, and chili were exposed to the wider world thanks to Mexico.
Artists can pay taxes to the state with their artwork.
The world's largest pyramid is in Mexico, not in Egypt as is commonly thought. Her rifle is covered with vegetation and she looks like a hill.
The 34th President of Mexico, Pedro Scoraine, was in office less than an hour before retiring
Mexico City has the largest taxi fleet in the world, with over 100,000 taxis active every day.
There is a town in Mexico where residents participate in a mass fist battle to ask for rain and successful rain gods.
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