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Mexican Cuisine

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Mexico

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Climate of Mexico
Mexico is an extremely hot, and humid country. The temps are more timid in the mountains, but the rest of the country is extremely hot.

Geography
Mexico has many different climates. There's deserts, mountains and also praries. There's also a lot of jungle by the ocean.

Crops grown
Corn
Sugarcane
Bell peppers
Advacados
Sorghum

Religion of Mexico
Roman Catholicism is the main religion of Mexico. In the last census 88% of the population identified as this.

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Official Language
Spanish

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Currency
Pesos

February 6th- constitution day
May 5th- cinco de mayo
April 13th- Maundy Thursday
Carnival- February 23rd- 28th

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April 19th, 1325- founding of Tenochititlan
April 24th 1812- war of independence
August 24th,1910- Mexican revolution

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Why did people settle here
The Olmecs were the first people to settle in Mexico, they settled on the golf coast and relied heavily on fishing. They lasted from about 1200-900 B.C.

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Traditional dishes
Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salsa, carne asada

Herbs/ spices used
Many types of peppers are used. They also use a lot of cumin, cilantro, oregano, and mint.

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