5 Nicknames for Mexico and the History Behind Them Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

5 Nicknames for Mexico and the History Behind Them Visual Story

There are many fascinating nicknames for Mexico to learn about. This list covers five names...

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Land of the Sun

Land of the Sun is a slightly more contemporary Mexico nickname. This moniker is influenced...

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Navel of the Moon

In the Náhuatl language of the Aztecs, the direct meaning of the word Mexico translates...

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The Land of Mariachi

It's no surprise that the Land of Mariachi is a popular nickname for Mexico. Mariachi...

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The Land of the Aztecs

The Aztecs called themselves Mexica and were originally nomadic people who migrated from the northernmost...

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The Land of the Maya

Mexico retains an enduring cultural connection to the ancient Maya civilization, which is often compared...

Conclusion

Conclusion

If you've been wanting to find out what Mexico's nickname is, this article should have...

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