Interesting Facts about Mexico

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19 curious facts about Mexico.

When a child loses a tooth they leave the tooth in a box on the bedside table. El Raton, the magic mouse will take the tooth and bring some money. He leaves more money for a front tooth.
Mexico consumes the most Coca Cola at 412 (8 oz. serving)per person each year.
To the Mexicans, Mexico really means Mexico City. It is referred to as La republica Mexicana.
The meaning of the colours of the Mexican flag are: green for hope and fertility of the soil, white for purity and red for the blood shed during the fight for independence.

A special handshake which is very firm, is a sign of great favour in Mexico.
In keeping with Spanish tradition, a Mexican usually has two family names, for example, Juan Perez Lopez. Perez is the family name of Juan's father and Lopez is his mother's family name.
Mexico has the 4th largest oil holdings in the world.
Tequila is a liquor made exclusively in Mexico from the agave plant that grows around the town of Tequila. It is used in the preparation of many cocktails, including the famous Margarita. Tequila was first developed when the Spaniards brought with them the art of distillation in the early part of the 16th century. It is consumed with salt and lime in many countries
Mexico has one of the most effective drug crop eradication programs in the world.
Currently, some special education programs are available for nearly 5 million Native children living in poor areas of the country.