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Name one of the 3 Mexicans whom have won a Nobel Prize?
In 1982, diplomat Alfonso García Robles was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work toward nuclear non-proliferation in international law. In 1990, the Literature Prize went to famed writer Octavio Paz, and in 1995, scientist José Mario Molina was part of the team that earned the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for their research on the thinning of the Ozone Layer.
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Mexico's independence Day?
16 de Septiembre
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Is CDMX safe?
Yes. It's as safe as any BIG CITY you have ever been. So just keep an eye for your stuff.
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What is the main religion in México?
Catholic Christianity is the dominant religion in Mexico, representing about 83% of the total population.
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Who is she? (Name)
When is the Day of the Dead?
La Catrina became the most common and is still a popular icon to this day of Día de muertos
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Name at least one Mexican Muralist...
Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiro, and Tamayo fused Pre-Columbian and modernist art styles to create the face of a new Mexico.
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How many UNESCO World Heritage sites there are in México?
35. Mexico is full of wonders, both natural and man-made, which is why UNESCO has named so many of Mexico’s landmarks as World Heritage sites, making it the country in Latin America with the most World Heritage sites.
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Which is the second biggest urban park in the world, that is in CDMX?
Parque de Chapultepec
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What is México's national animal?
The Mexican Golden Eagle
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Which modern "Wonders of the World" is in Mexico?
Chichen-Itza
300
Name the oldest university in North American that is found in México?
The first university in North America, and the second in the Americas, was the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico. The University was founded by the King of Spain in 1551 and was run by the Church until the early 20th Century. Later, in the 1920s, it became autonomous and adopted the name of National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
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What happens on November 1st and 2nd?
Día de Muertos
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How Many People Live in Mexico City? Metropolitan Area
21,671,908 millions
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What is the national sport is México?
Charrería
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How many people use the CDMX metro everyday?
More than 4 million people use the metro everyday. It cost 5 pesos, 1/4 of dollar.
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What's the story behind the Mexican emblem?
Legends tell that the Aztecs decided to found their capital on an island in its center after spotting an eagle devouring a snake while standing on a cactus as a prophecy had foretold.
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What is the population of México?
129.2 million (2017)
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How many Americans lives in CDMX?
Over 600,000 U.S. Americans live in Mexico City; the largest concentration of Americans living outside of the USA.
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How many indigenous languages there are in México?
Mexican law recognizes 68 official indigenous languages in the country
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How many museums there are in CDMX?
Mexico City claims to have the most museums in the world, with more than 160, almost all of which are free on Sundays!
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How many endemic varieties of CORN there are in México?
Mexico has 59 endemic corn varieties
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Which was the original name of the "México City" back in 1325?
Tenochtitlan. Largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas, later called Mexico City.
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How many people living per Square Kilomiter / Square Mile?
Population density was last measured at 6,000 people living per square kilometer (16,000 residents per square mile).
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How many instruments does a TRADITIONAL Mariachi band needs to have?
At least 7.
Mariachi is a type of musical group, originally from Mexico, consisting of at least two violins, two trumpets, one Spanish guitar, one vihuela (a high-pitched, five-string guitar) and one guitarrón (a small-scaled acoustic bass), but sometimes featuring more than twenty musicians.
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Which avenue in CDMX is one of the largest in the world?
Avenida de los Insurgentes is one of the longest avenues in the world.