3. Overview Federal constitutional republic in North America Boundaries Extension: over 760, 000 sq mi 5th largest country in America Population: over 112 million The most populous Spanish-speaking country. 31 states and a Federal District
5. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla TheFather of the Independence (September 15, 1810)
6. Climate The Tropic of Cancer Many large cities in Mexico are located in the Valley of Mexico (temperature averages from 60.8 to 64.4 °F) and cool nighttime temperatures throughout the year. Cities in the north experience temperatures of 104 °F or more in summer. In the Sonoran Deserttemperatures reach 122 °F or more.
7. Biodiversity Mexico is one of the 18 megadiverse countries of the world. 1st place in biodiversity in reptiles with 707 known species 2nd place in mammals with 438 species 4th place in flora with 26, 000 species
9. Tequila Tequila is a spirit made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara, and in the highlands (Los Altos) of the western Mexican state of Jalisco.
10. Economy Dailyminimumwages are set annuallybylaw and determinedbyzone; $5.75 USD in Zone A (Baja California, Federal District, State of Mexico, and largecities), $5.59 USD in Zone B (Sonora, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, and Jalisco), and $5.45 USD in Zone C allotherstates.