foreign [Music] facts about Mexico number one Mexico is the 11th most populous country in the world and the third largest economy in the Americas with a tourism industry that generates over 10 percent of the country's GDP [Music] number two Mexico has over 30 UNESCO world heritage sites including the ancient city of teotihuacan and the stunning chichan it's a pyramid thank you number three the Sonoran Desert which spans part of the northern Mexican border is the most biologically diverse desert in the world number four Mexico is the birthplace of chocolate which was first cultivated by the
indigenous Mesoamerican people over four thousand years ago number five the Mexican flag consists of three vertical stripes of green white and red the green symbolizes hope the white symbolizes Purity and the red symbolizes the blood of the country's Heroes number six Mexican Cuisine is a UNESCO world heritage recognized culinary tradition and is known for its use of spices fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors number seven Mexico is home to the largest population of jaguars in the world and is one of the few countries where the species is still thriving number eight the Palacio de Bellas artes
in Mexico City is a stunning example of Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture and is considered one of Mexico's most important cultural landmarks number nine mariachi music characterized by its use of trumpets and violins is a traditional Mexican style of music that has been recognized by UNESCO as part of Mexico's intangible cultural heritage number 10. Mexico is the world's largest producer of avocados which have become increasingly popular in global Cuisine due to their health benefits and versatile nature
