Geography of Mexico (for Americans)
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- Examining the geography of Mexico, to include the people, economy, music, food, and the natural landscape. I look at major events in Mexican history that had an effect on U.S. history and even do a gringo's take on authentic Mexican cooking.
Thanks, as a Mexican I think you did a great job 👍
Muchas gracias! Me alegra que te guste.
We learning about Mexico and I’m from there and the teachers put your video for our class ❤️💯
That's really cool. I hope that the information is helpful for your class.
@@GeographyKing Same, and I really enjoyed your voice and video, and of course, you look so handsome with the 'Guayabera shirt' XD Just the vegetarian tacos in that presentation I haven't ever seen here in Mexico but the tamales looked very good. Congrats, I loved your attitude!
Something interesting about Northern Sonora and northern Baja, there is a large population of Asian Mexicans living there, they are the descendants of Chinese workers who were brought to the US to work on the railroads and then kicked out of the country by the Chinese exclusion act, many of them fled to Mexico and their descendants remain there to this day.
Damn thats really interesting never knew this
A surprise they allowed them to stay. Mexico has its own history of brutally oppressing chinese people that came to work.
Yes in the border of Sonora like Nogales are a big asían population. Thanks to them we have new sonoran dishes with rice and pasta with a mixed of both cultures yum!!!
I'm an American that has listened to Mariachi and Norteno. I was introduced to Norteno in N.C.. Yes there are quite a few Mexicans there. Thanks for telling us about the country. If you haven't please do one on Canada. Americans are woefully ignorant about their neighbors.
Some of us mexicans do eat flour tortillas, mainly in northern states.
The mercado in my neighborhood (mercado medellín) in Mexico City only has flour tortillas, corn ones are outside
I’m From Texas and we eat both
Si, en Chihuahua por ejemplo se usa mucho la harina, pero las de maíz son las clásicas.
King, this was wonderful!
Flour tortillas are everywhere in Mexico (and I like prefer them🙂)
Of course, Mexico has a lot of poverty but to compare a place like Monterrey to Mississippi based on GDP per capita or even income is comparing apples to oranges. You have to take into account inflation of cost of living. In Monterrey, you can live in a luxurious high rise with a 24/7 security, a beautiful gym, and pool in a swanky area for $900 USD. Places like that don't even exist in Mississippi and in a major city you're easily paying over $2,500 USD for a similar living experience. Add to that the extremely cheap groceries and utilities. This is why Mexico looks poorer on paper than it actually is. Although again, I would never deny the existence of widespread poverty across the country.
lmaoo comparing the poorest state in the us with one of the richest areas in mexico
Yes, that's why there is the PPP (purchasing power parity) version of GDP. If you use that, Mexican per capita GDP (PPP) is about twice per capita GDP (not PPP) at around $22k vs $11k in 2022. Either way, it's ranked around 70th in the world.
I loved the norteño part where he goes “mod bands are called the somethings from somewhere”
Haha, I was digging that too
He also said what I said about the music it's like Mexican country music.
The part where he called los tigres del Norte the Beatles of Mexico was also pretty funny
That was clever lol
This guy is the GOAT
all caps GOAT = Greatest Of All Time
Or is he the Cabrito?
wow he's halfxican I would have never guessed! that's cool my Dad is Mestizo and my Mom is white too! We come in all shapes sizes and colors! and THANK YOU for bringing up that the war of Texas independence was about slavery!
His Spanish pronunciation is very gringo
The war for Texas independence was not originally a revolution, it was a civil war. The defenders of the Alamo were Mexican citizens, and were flying the Mexican flag! The difference between the Mexicans inside the Alamo, and the army outside. was that the citizens inside had scrawled the date 1824 on their flag as a reference to the constitution that they felt Santa Anna's government had usurped!
@@boboloko Yeah because he is american. That is how it is supposed to sound.
@@RK-cj4oc ‘Merica!!!
Mestizo + white = still mestizo
This channel is a hidden gem
Boy remember the Alamo jus gave me a whole new outlook on things....
Ok
I am an immigrant in Canada originally from Portugal. In my area, we have many Mexican migrant workers doing hard agricultural work that most Canadians are not willing to do and provide for their families back home. Been to Mexico and explored beyond the resort areas. I was raised to find the good in people in every culture . Loved my time in Mexico. Can't wait to return again. Beautiful culture.
Are you from Leamington by any chance? I know there are a lot of Mexican migrant workers in that area.
They are willing to do it... they just won’t except slave wages like mexicans
This channel is so good. You somehow make every place sound so interesting.
Thanks!
But México IS ingeresting
Three year old video but here goes anyway: This video hit so many highs for me that it's unbelieveable. My ex is from MXC so getting to know a bit more about her home country is pretty awesome. Cinco de Mayo and the Alamo is also things you here about a lot without necessarily knowing the details behind them so again thanks. And, as an avid amateur genealogist, getting to know that our dear Kyle here is mixed Basque-Mestizo-White married to a German-Norwegian-American (us Nordics are everywhere!) just titillates the genealogist in me so much. Must be some really interesting stories there, I'm sure. So thank you, this was a truly interesting video.
Every authentic tamale recipe: "makes about 5,000 tamales"
Me encanta! Saludos desde South Carolina
Huge fan would love to enjoy a bourbon with ya. Constructive criticism I like the idea of cooking segments once in awhile. You don’t need to look at the camera. Do something and look up periodically. Seriously you are one of my favorite channels. 😊
Thank you very much for the feedback and compliment!
Great video! My dad is from Michoacan and my mom is from Chicago! Proud to have both cultures in my life.
I love the fact that when you were talking about music, you had a Blue Oyster Cult Imaginos album cover in the background.
thanks, that was super informative! Do you think you could do a video outlining each of the Mexican States and what they're like? That would be really interesting to see, and I haven't seen anything like it (yet) on TH-cam!
That topic is actually on my list of videos to do coming up in the near future. Pretty cool that you requested it.
@@GeographyKing Awesome! Can't wait to see it. Keep up the great work, man! This channel is great! ☺️
@@GeographyKing Hell yeah!!! Can't wait!
@@GeographyKing Has this video been done? Been tracing my grandparents’ home states and I’d love to learn more about places like Sinaloa or Jalisco outside of Guadalajara
@@GeographyKing did you ever make the video
Given the lower prices, many middle class people in Mexico live fairly well in spite of incomes that seem low by American standards.
Not really. My relatives pay less for services (barber, babysitting, maid) and food. But manufactured items (big ticket items) like cars, bicycles, appliances are pretty much the same price as in the USA. In fact sometimes more because the Mexican Government often tries to discourage the purchase of an item by adding a huge tariff (Mustangs, Corvettes, Camaros, BMW, Range Rovers cost MORE in Mexico than in the USA)
computers are so expensive
@@alexdeleon6751yeah but a house in a middle sized city in Mexico with full services are way cheaper that those in the USA, and even cars , American cars are cheaper in the UsA , the ones you mention , that’s why Asian brands are having a boom here since these are way cheaper than USA brands : Toyota , Honda, Nissan or Changan are more popular in Mx than in the USA
@@Capibaracapibara1992 I've been visiting relatives in Mexico for 50 years and seen the differences. Yes an average house in Mexico is cheaper than in the expensive USA states (California, New York, ), but not in many others (Oklahoma, Alabama, Montana). And the Mexican houses of the same price are smaller with almost no yard. I know because I am in the process now of buying a house in Bosque Sereno in Aguascalientes. Yes the Japanese and Chinese car brands are cheaper in Mexico than USA and Euro but that is because the Mexican government doesn't put as high a tariff on those brands. You think the USA and Euro companies are getting more money on sales in Mexico? No the extra goes in government pocket. Aguascalientes is the "Detroit' of Mexico with a lot auto manufacturing. My relatives work in them in engineering and admin departments. It is well known the Mexican government favors some brands over others.
Thank you for showing the pictures of some of the stunningly beautiful people of Mexico.
Guadalajara is also near Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest lake. Also you can find Guachimontones ruins near Guadalajara, the only known round pyramids in the world
You forgot to mention that Mexico City is the biggest metro area in North america. Bigger than New York or Los Angeles
Mexico City is the second largest metro area on earth behind only Tokyo.
@Jeremy Alvarius looks like we have some Wikipedia wars going on here :-) both the Mexico City Wikipedia page and the Sao Paulo Wikipedia page both say they're the biggest cities. But Sao Paulo has a nice list of biggest as in biggest Portuguese speaking city biggest city in South america. biggest city in all of the americas. Biggest city in the southern hemisphere. Biggest city in the western hemisphere... All according to the Wikipedia page that's impressive. Mexico city's Wikipedia page also still says they're the biggest in the Americas.
@@mrvwbug4423 3rd largest now with Seoul having 100,000 more people
I want to go there!!
@@mrvwbug4423 not anymore..Sao Paolo is the most populous city in the western hemisphere. And no one knows the population of New Delhi.
El Yucateco is my favorite hot sauce. I see it in your kitchen. Had to give it a shout out.
The green one is the best!
Valentina from the state of Jalisco is the best sauce!
this channel is a gold mine
Facts man this channel is great for learning some interesting stuff
This will be great when I visit my friend (after Covid) who lives in Mexico. He retired there and I will know a bit more about Mexico. Thanks. Paul in Minneapolis
MR. BUNGLE!!!
Also, I first encountered pickled carrots at what I thought was an otherwise cheesy/kitschy "Mexican" restaurant in Wisconsin. Their staff was dressed up and the walls were painted with bright "Mexican" stuff. But the food there is decent and I proffer no comment on how authentic the food itself actually is. But they brought pickled carrots to the table in baskets, and we all stared at them in confusion for awhile. Big slices rather than shredded. Being the most adventurous at the table, I tried one. It was definitely a carrot, but soft, and had a pretty spicy bite to it. YUM! Pretty soon the whole table was eating them straight out of the baskets and they kept bringing more and more. Glad to see that that's a part of more authentic Mexican cuisine. :)
As someone who is white but has spent half my life growing up in Mexico (oaxaca) and the other half in the us (New England), I really appreciate the perspective. I like how you talked about Mexico’s multitudes which is one of my biggest gripes with the media; them only talking about the bad parts of Mexico. I understand this was just quick video but a couple of notes: A lot of Mexican food originates from oaxaca and it’s the food capital of the country. Tlayudas, Memelas, Mole, and even corn originated in oaxaca. There was a magnitude 7 earthquake on the southwest coast of the country last year, which was pretty devastating and I was there for. Finally although not the most important historically, back in the early 2000’s in Chiapas indigenous people were protesting the government removing some land rights, but the people were farmers and poor so they painted sticks to look like guns and machetes, they got the attention of the media and used the media to portray themselves as far more hostile than they were. This is considered the first televised war in the world and really payed the ground work for how media could be used for empowerment, this incident was shown worldwide.
No sabía esos datos de Oaxaca. Muy buenos.
Thank you Kyle, once again. And the cooking, oh the daring to do it and post it! That was hilarious
Who could possibly not like cilantro? ;-)
Some people have a gene that makes it taste like soap
@@MajorMlgNoob how does soap taste?!?
@@uploadvidz4490 gross lol
I haven't had it since I was a kid who said a bad word lol
23andMe DNA test tells you if you do OR do not like cilantro based on your DNA. Liking OR disliking cilantro is not a choice, ir's in your DNA.
It tastes soapy to me, but I eat is anyway. I do go light on it though.
Love the record display, especially the mr bungle one! As a geography major/sociology minor I appreciate you spreading the good word!
12:03 The Somethings from Somewhere. King, you have just christened my kids’ future band 😂
Thank for doing this. I would have liked to hear about the geographical implications of the Mexican-American war of the 1840s too. I enjoy your channel!
Thank you so much this has been one of my favorite videos I loved how detailed you are and I can tell how much you appreciate Mexican culture 👏🏽
I'm a sauce guy, and as of late, I go with El Yucateca. There are several varieties of it...and I have found that the green one is the best; it's well balanced as far as "heat" and overall flavor. I love your channel brother!
Your videos are so interesting. I feel like I'm learning so much. You present it so well too.
Kyle, your presentation is always on point. Ty again for an informative and interesting video
Wow! A great geography show AND cooking show to boot. Thanks!
I have a "take" on the popularity of 5 de Mayo outside of Mexico: Porfirio Diaz was the General in charge at the Battle of Puebla so when he came to power, he "pushed" the 5 de Mayo through his Embassadors to glorify himself internationally.
Another great thing about Mexico, in addition to its friendly people, are its great birds. The US and Canada have about 750 breeding bird species, but Mexico has over 1100. I have been there over 50 times and have never had any problems.
Love your channel. Love Mexico too. Been there many times can't wait to go back
I moved to Querétaro, Mexico at 79.
I knew I liked you, bit seeing Aja album art on your wall cements my respect for you and your channel. That album changed my life and made me into the drummer I am today. Thank you for a rare look into your more personal side, Kyle.
You forgot the radish slices for the tacos! I have quite a few friends from Oaxaca and the most popular music with them is John Lennon solo stuff! Great video and great channel. Thanks!
Before COVID Mexico was #6 most visited country in the world 🇲🇽
This was a really cool vid! Loved the cooking and the luchador at the end!
To me, this is your best video of all time. Fascinating!
Now you’re making me want to go to
Mexico. I love your videos I learn so much !! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙌🥰
Wow, you made a great video, i really loved it, and wasn't expecting you to be so informed and passionate, as a mexican i approve this video.
Mexico's culture is vast and amazing, and although the government has wasted potential a bit, the people are hard working and caring.
It would be cool if you made a video about the states, as you said things in the south can be very different from the north, and i think a lot of people would be interested.
I do have a video about the Mexican states coming up!
@@GeographyKing that's great!
@@GeographyKing I was searching for a video of the Mexican states and couldn't find it
what a great informative video. they are so fun to listen to and follow along to.
I love the cooking demo, Kyle!
Glad I found your channel!!💫
Thank you! This is so much more than physical geography and I love it. I learned so much.
Great Video. Maybe you can do a part II where you actually go through each of the individual states! That would be great!
woah dude, I know this is an old video but I had NO idea you were mestizo. I'm also mixed like that (german-mexican), nice to see someone else like that :D
Love the channel‼️
Gracias, good episode. I learned a lot and I'm now curious to read more. The land is really beautiful.
Whoa! Lengua is MUCH better than roast beef. Its texture is better, too! I put it in a hotpot for 12-24 hours with onions (a great broth afterwards). Remove the outer "skin" and then browned in a skillet for a just minutes. Making homemade tortilla is great. Minimum ingredients, but it adds 40-60 minutes, which is fine if you like to cook, chat, and drink. Cast iron tortilla presses are cheap. I recommend wax paper to press and transfer. Rest the masa for for 20 minutes then transfer the cooked tortilla into a container so that that the heat and steam do their work. Great hot sauce there: El Yucateco Reserve (black). I have given away like 4 or 5 bottles and received acclaim. Great video, as usual. I so want to go to Mexico.
I would be interested in seeing a video like this about Brazil too.
This is by far the best video I have ever seen on Mexico, Ive been watching your other videos and really enjoyed them you just got another subscriber and I hope you get many more keep up the good content 👍🏼👍🏼
You're so handy in the cosina !!
The multi-talented, multi-faceted Geography King !!
Thank you so much for all this. I learned a TON I never knew.
So at this point, I've probably watched 3/4ths of your videos as of Dec 9, 2020, and I have to say I am very impressed. Where else can you get this kind of information on places that interest you on such a personal level. It almost feels like you are physically talking to me and I love it! Some constructive criticisms; sometimes you talk too fast and I lose you (usually cleaning or something while watching), and you should be wearing a crown, after all you're the king man! Keep it up! I'll be watching and no doubt this channel will blow up!
This was enjoyable. I for one would love to see more videos about the various regions and cities within Mexico. And also videos about the other Latin American countries!
Zeppelin III, The misfits, AND Mr Bungle on your wall!!?? I knew there was a reason I liked this channel 😆
Funkadelic for the win! Well played Kyle one of my fave records. Keep up the good work.
Love your videos so much and never saw this one. Very glad I did!
Thanks for explaining the Alamo.
Great video! It was nice seeing your parents and seeing you outside of your normal domain and in the kitchen!
excellent video! great work dude!
Fantastic vid. Educational and iteresting
Thanks for the Geographical insight into our neighbors to the south. I tried lengua when I was 9, loved it. My dad wouldn't tell me what it was until I finished my plate.
great job! my class loved your cooking!
Great video. I've never been there but I have this heartfelt longing to become fluent in Spanish and move to the rural
Hills outside Monterey and just grow the most exotic plants and just be calm.
Love the cooking segment!
One thing to note: burritos, flour tortillas and carne asada arent necessarily Tex-Mex. Those are things that you'll find pretty commonly in Northern Mexico (Sonora, especially) and originated on that side of the border among the cattle ranchers. Flour tortillas are more common than corn there as well, since wheat grows better in the more arid climate than corn does.
Great video! Love ur personality🥰
Thank you!
Great video. Thank you. Did not really know the origins of the battle of the Alamo.
Excellent!!! Really enjoyed it!
I spent three months in Mexico in 1967 and have been thinking of going back.
awesome info-thank you
My family is from Guadalajara, and mariachi is very big there. BUT! The birthplace is a little southwest of there in a town called Cocula.
Flour tortillas are from Sonora, as is the burrito, invented for workers of nearby industry. Making the burrito Mexican food. So are nachos, yes they were invented on a border town, but! Still in Mexico. So was the Cesar salad. Also, pulled pork resembles Cochinita Pibil, which is from Yucatán. My daughter is half Tapatío (someone from Guadalajara) and half Yucateco. The food is super varied.
The taco is king. But, there are huge variation from northern, central and southern cuisine. It’s all delicious though! I cook it all.
Mexico is beautiful, so are its people.
I just found this out recently but there is also many food variations on the eastern coast facing the gulf as well!
This video was great! As a first generation American, I learned a lot a great fun facts! Great job!
Awesome video
Another amazing video! I hope you keep making more non US videos Kyle. I'm American and have always had a fascination with the idea of moving to Mexico. The food, culture, beautiful countryside, and fascinating Native American history are very enticing. I have to see Teotihuacan before I die.
You even rep for Mr bungle! I love this channel.❤
I'm not from Mexico but I'm from Southern California and traveled throughout Mexico many times, and had my fair share of real Mexican tacos. The carrot thing threw me off! I have never seen carrots. I've seen pickled onions but never carrots. Interesting! Thank you, might try it out!
Do Mexico again. This was great. Thanks.
Very educational!
You have the best videos ✌️My daughter is a teacher I’m going to share this video with her for her class ✌️
I got to meet los tigres in person backstage at a show! They are a great band.
Keep up the good work my friend
Mexico City was incredible and I can't wait to visit again
I hear good things about it. I can't wait to visit for the first time. What would you suggest for a first time visitor?
Bro this was so awesome I don't know much about Mexico thank you
Dude nice job. As a Mexican I love your attitude.
As someone who is very interested in European history I find it pretty cool that you are part Basque.
I wonder if he speaks any of the language?
I didnt think I could love this guy anymore but then he shows the records framed on his wall 🤩😍
I've been loving your videos, but I didn't know you have such great music taste. Come to Austin and we'll see some bats and check out some of our great music venues
Very nice made video!
I’m a Mexican born in Monterrey
Love your videos!
Arriba Los Regio Montanos!