Did You Know? 11 Interesting Facts About Mexico

in #busy5 years ago

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  • 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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