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Mexico City, the capital, is one of the most populous cities

Mexico City, the capital, is one of the most populous cities

and metropolitan areas in the world.
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Languages

Languages

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Daily life and social customs A Mayan peasant in the forests

Daily life and social customs

A Mayan peasant in the forests of

the Yucatán leads an existence utterly different from that of a successful lawyer in Toluca or a lower-middle-class worker in Monterrey.
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Food and drink For the vast majority of Mexicans of all

Food and drink

For the vast majority of Mexicans of all economic

levels, cuisine varies greatly by region but depends heavily on an ancient trinity of staples: corn (maize), beans—which provide an excellent source of protein—and squash.
Rice is another staple usually served side by side with beans.
Hot peppers and salt are the most-common condiments.
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Desserts Among the preferred desserts are sweet breads, chocolates and dulce

Desserts

Among the preferred desserts are sweet breads, chocolates and dulce de

leche (caramelized milk, also called cajeta or leche quemada [“burned milk”]).
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Drinks Meals are often washed down with aguas frescas, including jamaica,

Drinks

Meals are often washed down with aguas frescas, including jamaica, horchata,

and drinks flavoured with watermelon or other fresh fruit. Also popular are soft drinks, licuados (fruit shakes, or smoothies), and fresh-squeezed orange juice.
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Popular dishes Tortillas, enchiladas, cornmeal

Popular dishes

Tortillas, enchiladas, cornmeal

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Burritos, soft-shell tacos, tortas

Burritos, soft-shell tacos, tortas

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Other favourites are soups and spicy stews such as menudo and pozole.

Other favourites are soups and spicy stews such as menudo and

pozole.
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Seafood dishes such as pulpo (octopus), chilpachole (spicy crab soup), and

Seafood dishes such as pulpo (octopus), chilpachole (spicy crab soup), and

ceviche (seafood marinated in lime or lemon juice) are more popular in coastal and lacustrine areas.
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INTERESTING FACTS

INTERESTING FACTS

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Mexico’s Real Name is Not Mexico Mexico’s real name is the United States of Mexico

Mexico’s Real Name is Not Mexico

Mexico’s real name is the United

States of Mexico
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Mexico has 34 UNESCO World Heritage Sites The list includes the

Mexico has 34 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The list includes the historic

centers of towns like Guanajuato, Mexico City and Puebla, as well as with dozens of ancient ruins, the agave fields of Tequila, and much more.
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Mexican Children Don’t Receive Presents on Christmas Day

Mexican Children Don’t Receive Presents on Christmas Day