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 ==== Popocatépetl ====
 Popocatépetl (also known as El Popo) is an active stratovolcano in Mexico with an elevation of 17,802 ft. It is located southeast of Mexico City. It is the second-highest peak in Mexico after Pico de Orizaba, which reaches 18,491 ft. The name Popocatépetl is derived from the Aztec language and means "smoking mountain," referring to the thick clouds of smoke that rise from the crater during times of increased activity. [([[https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/popocatepetl.html|Volcano Discovery]])]
+==== Independence ====
+Mexico declared independence from Spain on September 16, 1810, and it was internationally recognized on September 24, 1821. [([[https://nationaltoday.com/mexican-independence-day/|National Today]])]
+==== Pico de Orizaba ====
+Pico de Orizaba is the highest point in Mexico. This dormant stratovolcano is the third highest peak in North America after Denali and Mount Logan. [([[https://www.explore-share.com/trip/pico-de-orizaba-5636m-climb-the-highest-mountain-in-mexico-2-days-with-acclimatization/|Explore Share]])]
+==== The flag of Mexico ====
+The flag of Mexico consists of three equal vertical stripes in the colors (from left to right) of green, white, and red. In the center is an eagle sitting on a prickly pear tree devouring a rattlesnake, which is the symbol of the former Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán. [([[https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/the-story-behind-the-mexican-flag/|The Culture Trip]])]
+==== Rio Grande ====
+Mexico's longest river is the Rio Grande. [([[https://smartwatermagazine.com/q-a/what-longest-river-mexico|Smart Water Magazine]])]
+==== Religion ====
+The leading religion in Mexico is Catholicism practiced by 82.7% of the population. [([[https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-mexico.html|World Atlas]])]
+==== Languages of Mexico ====
+The country's constitution lists 64 languages that are considered official. Most people communicate in Spanish, the other 63 belong to the group of Indian languages. [([[https://www.donquijote.org/mexican-culture/history/languages-mexico/|Don Quijote]])]
+==== Cholula ====
+The largest pyramid in the world by volume is located in Mexico, specifically in the city of Cholula. It is believed to have been built by the giant Xelhua in the 3rd century BC. The process of creation was supposed to take him even a few centuries. The temple was built in honor of the god Quetzalcoatl. [([[https://www.historytoday.com/grand-tour/largest-pyramid-world|History Today]])]
+==== Santa Anna ====
+Mexican commander Santa Anna held a state funeral for his amputated limb. [([[https://historythings.com/time-santa-anna-held-funeral-amputated-leg/|History Things]])]
+==== Cocoa currency ====
+Cocoa beans were used as currency by the Aztecs. [([[https://chocolateclass.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/when-money-grew-on-trees-cocoa-beans-as-currency-in-mayan-and-aztec-societies/|Chocolate Class]])]
+==== Sesame seeds ====
+About 75 percent of all sesame seeds grown in Mexico end up on the McDonald's chain's buns. [([[https://www.thethings.com/15-facts-about-mcdonalds-that-will-blow-your-mind/|The Things]])]
+==== Sacrifices ====
+Each year the Aztecs sacrificed 1% of their population to the gods - about 250,000 people. [([[https://www.nytimes.com/1977/02/19/archives/aztec-sacrifices-laid-to-hunger-not-just-religion-above-dr-michael.html|New York Times]])]
+==== 45 minutes president ====
+Pedro Lascurain is the 34th president of Mexico elected to office on February 19, 1913. He made history as the world's shortest-serving president. According to some sources, Lascurain was expected to resign between 15 and 55 minutes after the results were announced. [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/635600/pedro-lascurain-45-minute-mexico-president|Mental Floss]])]
+==== One gun-store ====
+There is only one store in the country that sells guns. It is estimated that nearly 90% of the weapons on the market are illegally smuggled from the United States. [([[https://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-mexico-guns-20180524-story.html|LA Times]])]
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