Mexico is located in Middle America. It borders the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It is between Belize and Guatemala to the south and the United States to the
north. The population is 105 million people. The Indian groups retain some of their
traditional culture and beliefs, such as the Day of the Dead. The main language is
Spanish but over 60 Indian language are still spoken such a Mayan and Naualt [Aztec].
Economy prosperity is very unevenly distributed. The bottom 40% of the population
Share only 11% of the wealth and are considered to live below the Mexican poverty
line. Many families live in total porverty and children are compelled to work in
order to supplement the family income.
The Mexican standard of living is way below the US or Europe. The minimum wage is 46 pesos per day 2.20 o $4.00 dollars. There is little or no welfare state and no unemployment benefit.
Mexico is made it up of 32 states, one of them is Oaxaca where I am from.
Oaxaca is the country’s fifth largest sate. For more than three millennia prior to the
Spanish invasion in 1521 there flourished many natives in what is now the state of
Oaxaca. Sixteen ethnic groups, each with its language, customs and traditions exited in this paradise of mountains Valleys and tropical forest.
Despite all of the political and economic problems that Oaxaca has now we Can't
Forget the rich cultural heritage.
Oaxaca food adds another layer to the already rich Mexican food tradition. Oaxaca menus start off with appetizers, such as quesillo ala plancha, Oaxaca's famous white cheese, served melted, with guacamole and black beans. An appetizer list wouldn't be truly Oaxaca without chapulines, small grasshoppers grilled with minced onion in oil until crunchy. Main courses must include moles, very typical is
Mole negro [ black mole ] a spicy- sweet mixture of chocolate, chiles, garlic, peanuts, and a score of spices and other flavorings, cooked to a sauce, then baked with chiken. The valley of Oaxaca is the focus of a vibrant pottery tradition. The most
renowned example comes from the Village of Atzompa few miles west of the city
Traditionally popular for their green-glaze clay post dishes, casseroles and bowls, vases and plates blooming with painted lilies tore-clay pots and bowls.
San bartolo Coyotepec Village South of the city has acquired equal renown for its black pottery [barro negro ] sold all the world
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I have been in Cancun, Mexico; last summer with my Host Mom and the tree kids…It was a very good experience! I really want to come back as soon as I can and travel around the country!
Now I have a LOT of Mexican friends and it is a good opportunity to go over there!
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