More Fun Facts About Mexico

Did you know Mother's Day in Mexico is May 10? This holiday is widely celebrated throughout the country. Here are some more fun facts about Mexico:

· Soccer is the most popular sport in Mexico.

· Mexico introduced chocolate to the world.

· Mexico is the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world.

· Besides Spanish, over 60 other languages (mostly indigenous) are spoken in Mexico.

· The currency is the peso Mexicano

· The Aztecs used poinsettia leaves to dye fabric for clothing from the 14th to the 16th century. They also used the sap for medicine.

· Mexico City is the oldest capital city in the Americas.

· Mexico City was built on a lake.

· Mexico City is sinking at a rate of 6 to 8 inches a year. This is because the city is built on top of what was once a lake.

· Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day – this holiday is usually only celebrated in the city of Puebla, Mexico. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

· Mexico celebrates Independence Day on September 16.