Mexico City (Mexico D.F.), Mexico
By Jordan Handlin and Bailey Goldesberry
Geography, Major Rivers, and Major Mountains
Historical Facts
Founded in 1325, Mexico City is the oldest city of the Americas.
Mexico City is the second most populated city of the world just after Tokyo.
It was the capital of the Aztec Empire which had approximately 300 thousand people, a larger population than any European city at that time, when it was conquered by Spain.
Its economic growth is one of the highest of the world and its economy is set to double by 2020, putting it in 7th place after Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Paris and London.
The city is located 2.2 kilometers above sea level. Though some people who are not used to these high altitudes may experience difficulty breathing when first landing in Mexico City, this symptom normally only lasts for a few hours.
Points of Interest
Zócalo-Was the main ceremonial center in Aztec city Tenochtitlan
Chapultepec Castle-Housed the Mexican President until 1939 and now houses the famous Museo Nacional de Historia
Museo del Templo Mayor-Aztec “Center of the Universe”
Museo de Arte Popular-Museum of popular arts
Typical Foods
Encheladas
Tacos
A traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. Different toppings like tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, onions, and other things can be added.
Quesadilla
Average Weather
All year long in Mexico City, the weather is mild and pleasant. October-May is the Dry Season while June-September is the Rainy Season. The temperature in winter averages in the high 60's to low 70's with the average high peaking in the summer and early fall months in the low to mid 80's.
Bibliography
http://www.mexicocityvibes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/MexicoMap.jpg (map of mexico city)
http://www.planetware.com/map/mexico-mexico-mountain-ranges-rivers-map-mex-mx013.htm (major rivers and mountains)
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g150800-Activities-Mexico_City_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast.html (points of Interest)
http://www.mydestination.com/mexicocity/travel-articles/722874/20-facts-of-mexico-city (historical Facts)
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g150800-s208/Mexico-City:Mexico:Weather.And.When.To.Go.html (monthly Weather)
http://www.pricetravel.com/mexico-city/food (typical Foods)
http://www.a-kitchen-addiction.com/buffalo-chicken-quesadillas/ (quesadillas)
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/all-american-beef-taco-recipe.html (tacos)
http://www.rosarita.com/recipes-Beef-Enchiladas-Rancheras-3333 (enchiladas)
http://www.mexicocity-guide.com/attractions/zocalo.htm (zocola)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco (taco information)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enchilada (enchaladas information)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quesadilla (quesadilla information)