Geography of Mexico (for Americans)

[@estefaniaprz1343]

We learning about Mexico and I’m from there and the teachers put your video for our class ❤️💯

[@GeographyKing]

That's really cool. I hope that the information is helpful for your class.

[@IRVINGNARUTO1]

@@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!

[@Shady45dg]

Thanks, as a Mexican I think you did a great job 👍

[@GeographyKing]

Muchas gracias! Me alegra que te guste.

[@johnshaner747]

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.

[@so27109]

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.

[@--julian_]

lmaoo comparing the poorest state in the us with one of the richest areas in mexico

[@dansanger5340]

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.

[@moxy-ol3lj]

I loved the norteño part where he goes “mod bands are called the somethings from somewhere”

[@mattscowden1620]

Haha, I was digging that too

[@johnshaner747]

He also said what I said about the music it's like Mexican country music.

[@BigBoss-sm9xj]

The part where he called los tigres del Norte the Beatles of Mexico was also pretty funny

[@JM-fo1te]

That was clever lol

[@jesusrmzilva1426]

Some of us mexicans do eat flour tortillas, mainly in northern states.

[@so27109]

The mercado in my neighborhood (mercado medellín) in Mexico City only has flour tortillas, corn ones are outside

[@theredcorn8656]

I’m From Texas and we eat both

[@javierapodaca3021]

Si, en Chihuahua por ejemplo se usa mucho la harina, pero las de maíz son las clásicas.

[@solvitasperambulatorum8624]

King, this was wonderful!

[@kevinblackburn3198]

Flour tortillas are everywhere in Mexico (and I like prefer them🙂)

[@tyler6003]

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!

[@boboloko]

His Spanish pronunciation is very gringo

[@stevenjohnston3496]

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!

[@RK-cj4oc]

@@boboloko Yeah because he is american. That is how it is supposed to sound.

[@boboloko]

@@RK-cj4oc ‘Merica!!!

[@tonypuga2502]

Mestizo + white = still mestizo

[@Tubby593]

This guy is the GOAT

[@v.mollner6911]

all caps GOAT = Greatest Of All Time

[@stevenserna910]

Or is he the Cabrito?

[@mrvwbug4423]

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.

[@thatguyman6044]

Damn thats really interesting never knew this

[@RK-cj4oc]

A surprise they allowed them to stay. Mexico has its own history of brutally oppressing chinese people that came to work.

[@manueltapia1859]

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!!!

[@Smoochespoches]

I have from Mexico and I have a last name from Spain the other is Italian I'm from west of Jalisco I look more

[@lesterjohnson2621]

Boy remember the Alamo jus gave me a whole new outlook on things....

[@NoName-gp3zr]

Ok

[@br1900s]

This channel is so good. You somehow make every place sound so interesting.

[@GeographyKing]

Thanks!

[@Patito_con_chocolate]

But México IS ingeresting

[@johnsousa2558]

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.

[@gummypuss69]

Are you from Leamington by any chance? I know there are a lot of Mexican migrant workers in that area.

[@ehfoiwehfowjedioheoih4829]

They are willing to do it... they just won’t except slave wages like mexicans

[@spencer3821]

Great video! My dad is from Michoacan and my mom is from Chicago! Proud to have both cultures in my life.

[@Traderbear]

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. 😊

[@GeographyKing]

Thank you very much for the feedback and compliment!

[@BillGreenAZ]

Thank you for showing the pictures of some of the stunningly beautiful people of Mexico.

[@joelcrow]

Every authentic tamale recipe: "makes about 5,000 tamales"

[@bachopinbee5991]

Thank you Kyle, once again. And the cooking, oh the daring to do it and post it! That was hilarious

[@44fastgun]

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

[@oaxtec765]

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.

[@Matuterocks]

No sabía esos datos de Oaxaca. Muy buenos.

[@JLBribiesca]

12:03 The Somethings from Somewhere. King, you have just christened my kids’ future band 😂

[@jamesbungert3155]

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. :)

[@paulnminnesota3249]

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

[@petalstar842]

Me encanta! Saludos desde South Carolina

[@nopudarte77]

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 KZbin!

[@GeographyKing]

That topic is actually on my list of videos to do coming up in the near future. Pretty cool that you requested it.

[@nopudarte77]

@@GeographyKing Awesome! Can't wait to see it. Keep up the great work, man! This channel is great! ☺️

[@joaquinpercusses]

@@GeographyKing Hell yeah!!! Can't wait!

[@treedland5763]

@@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

[@Nobody-jd4fn]

@@GeographyKing did you ever make the video

[@scottpez]

Who could possibly not like cilantro? ;-)

[@MajorMlgNoob]

Some people have a gene that makes it taste like soap

[@uploadvidz4490]

@@MajorMlgNoob how does soap taste?!?

[@MajorMlgNoob]

@@uploadvidz4490 gross lol I haven't had it since I was a kid who said a bad word lol

[@v.mollner6911]

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.

[@cyberpotato63]

It tastes soapy to me, but I eat is anyway. I do go light on it though.

[@MikeS29]

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!

[@pantx0]

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.

[@erichhitchcock3368]

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!

[@javierapodaca3021]

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.

[@GeographyKing]

I do have a video about the Mexican states coming up!

[@javierapodaca3021]

@@GeographyKing that's great!

[@swift7169]

@@GeographyKing I was searching for a video of the Mexican states and couldn't find it

[@FelixColonThree]

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

[@drferry]

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.

[@AM-yi4dd]

Before COVID Mexico was #6 most visited country in the world 🇲🇽

[@a.couchlikesofa8297]

You're so handy in the cosina !! The multi-talented, multi-faceted Geography King !!

[@leefinkel6679]

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!

[@Urtharbrunnr93]

As someone who is very interested in European history I find it pretty cool that you are part Basque.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

I wonder if he speaks any of the language?

[@GumikoVT]

I would be interested in seeing a video like this about Brazil too.

[@erniegoeldner1221]

Dude nice job. As a Mexican I love your attitude.

[@antoinettestroh993]

Now you’re making me want to go to Mexico. I love your videos I learn so much !! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙌🥰

[@daveh893]

Wow! A great geography show AND cooking show to boot. Thanks!

[@mariacruzavalos308]

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 👏🏽

[@reginafromrio]

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!

[@OurBelovedBungo]

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!

[@DarkWolf-407]

Thanks for explaining the Alamo.

[@mannyzx1]

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.

[@Toomuchbullshitt]

I just found this out recently but there is also many food variations on the eastern coast facing the gulf as well!

[@peanuthaterzz1321]

what a great informative video. they are so fun to listen to and follow along to.

[@JeromeSolberg]

Great Video. Maybe you can do a part II where you actually go through each of the individual states! That would be great!

[@gaylegreene]

You have the best videos ✌️My daughter is a teacher I’m going to share this video with her for her class ✌️

[@TM-vb4nd]

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!

[@bigtex1238]

As a Mexican, i approve this video 😂 and as far as the tortilla goes its 100% true . Mexico eats soft corn tortilla. . But since i was born in Dallas Texas i eat alot of flower tortilla which is still good 👍😉

[@Capibaracapibara1992]

You are not Mexican , if you were born in Dallas you are American of Mexican heritage

[@bigtex1238]

@Capibaracapibara1992 will not only was i American born with mexican heritage. But i also live im Monterrey N.L for several YEARS. SOO

[@JoYiSgUiTaR]

I got to meet los tigres in person backstage at a show! They are a great band.

[@TheRealChemlock]

you get a thumbs up just for the Mr Bungle lp on the wall. excellent video otherwise, too.

[@pantx0]

That's cool your dad is Mexican, Kyle, that means you're about 20% Native American! I just wanted to add to this great video, that the Virgen the Guadalupe cult has been around from way before the Spanish invaded Mexico. Tonantzin, "Our Revered Mother" in Nāwatl, was syncretized with the Extremaduran Virgen de Guadalupe in order for the church to evangelize Indigenous people around the Valley of Mexico.

[@russvaughn5746]

I know that you've mentioned Tijuana being on nearly the same latitude as Savannah but how many Americans are aware that Tijuana and a sizable slice of Northern Mexico are farther north than almost half of Texas including San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin and Houston. Even the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro is just a few miles further north than Tijuana. Other American cities lying farther south of Northern Mexico are New Orleans, Mobile, Pensacola Tallahassee and Jacksonville in "North Florida" as well as Orland, Tampa and Miami. In fact Miami and Monterey are almost on the same latitude.

[@Cooldude-g1g]

puro tijuana 🤙🏼

[@stevenserna910]

Si señor, Tejano here. I was aware, but you know how some folks are, they usually find out interesting things when they least expect them. Hasta luego.

[@floccinaucinihilipilifications]

Thank you so much for all this. I learned a TON I never knew.

[@jerryuptmor2826]

Do Mexico again. This was great. Thanks.

[@christianmateo3348]

the fastest animal on the planet is the peregrine falcon flying at 200+ mph. But awesome video!!!

[@mattscowden1620]

I think he meant mammals

[@xrysoryba]

@@mattscowden1620 Yes, the Mexican free-tailed bat is the fastest mammel. While it's true the peregrine falcon can exceed 200mph that is in a stoop (dive), it can't go anywhere near that in level flight. I believe the fastest bird in level flight is the white-throated needletail swift, doing over 100mph.

[@josephmenna3985]

Love the channel‼️

[@MyBelch]

Fantastic vid. Educational and iteresting

[@doublebasshq]

I love the cooking demo, Kyle!

[@discgolfillustrated2640]

Kyle, your presentation is always on point. Ty again for an informative and interesting video

[@yodorob]

Another similarity between the Yucatan (particularly the easternmost state of Quintana Roo, where Cancun is) and Florida (particularly the peninsula, where the likes of Miami and Orlando are), besides the limestone geology and underground caves and so forth: The rise of mass tourism, especially beachside hotels, theme parks, and the like esp. for those wanting a warm, sunny escape from the cold, snowy north, out of what had previously been just about nothing but flat, (sub)tropical wilderness. Sure, it took place a good deal later in Quintana Roo than in South Florida, but both places have seen very fast population growth once they took off as beach tourism centres.

[@Toomuchbullshitt]

I always thought both have a lot in common in terms of geography and to an extent climate. Tabasco Mexico is very geographically similar to Louisiana in that it is very low lying, flat, swampy, hot and humid, and is bound to be underwater in the near future.

[@firstchoice7761]

Thanks for telling the truth about the 'Alamo'. We had to leave the tour there because of the lies.

[@aarongutierrez1597]

Let’s not forget about the German polkas brought to Mexico

[@stevenserna910]

You know, there's a lot of Koreans in Mexico. They like spicy hot too. I wouldn't be surprised if they did a Korean/Mexican (KoMex) thing with spicy hot chile piquin paste kim-chi, and bulgogi with sliced Jalapeños-Serranos.

[@blueswan2175]

awesome info-thank you

[@waifubreaks1572]

Tamales and posole are the shit during the Christmas season

[@shmeckle666]

I love Posole, especially in the winter.

[@cognitivedissonancecamp6326]

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.

[@bossfan49]

Hey Kyle, ... @12:00 you should do a video on your music collection!

[@JaniceStewart863]

Just discovered The King a few months ago, and am catching up on all the wonderful episodes over time. Just watched this one and loved it. I did want to say that as a lifelong Catholic by choice, I have only ever known of deep reverence for our Lady of Guadalupe, the beautiful story of Juan Diego, and the precious tilma. I'm sorry if you have experienced anything different.

[@shannonwaters9597]

great job! my class loved your cooking!

[@curtpiazza1688]

Very educational!

[@jeremyday9056]

Great video! It was nice seeing your parents and seeing you outside of your normal domain and in the kitchen!

[@susanschaffner4422]

Gracias, good episode. I learned a lot and I'm now curious to read more. The land is really beautiful.

[@graysonmagnuson7565]

This was a really cool vid! Loved the cooking and the luchador at the end!

[@moragmacgregor6792]

Oh my freaking goddess, Geography King, I am in LOVE. That food looks _incredible._ Tex-Mex is my most favorite food sub-specialty by a factor of 1024. Don't say it's not authentic. It is authentic *Tex-Mex.* I love the idea of grated carrots and cabbage, though. OMFG was that Flaco Jiménez? It was! He was born in San Antonio, you know. PS: OK, I just have to ask about that cilantro. We cook with cilantro but yours looks different. I just looked at the wiki entry for _coriander_ and their pictures look familiar. It says another plant in the same family but different genus tastes similar but stronger. I want to make sure I'm eating the right one 🙏

[@GeographyKing]

Thank you! I'm glad you like the video! I get my cilantro in a bunch from the produce section and then chop it up.

[@connorswiney66]

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

[@JasonWW.]

Love your videos so much and never saw this one. Very glad I did!

[@sharkboyjuan]

Awesome video

[@patrickgiroux7596]

Mexico is a wonderful country, and as the United States of America is a very diverse country, so is Mexico.

[@isleyvideoproduction]

Love the Mr. Bungle on the wall

[@edgarandre5216]

Mexico is a beautiful country, always open to people who want to live here. it's a country with incredible culture and a growing economy because many of the population is young. On the other hand, we're located in a strategic area on the planet where you can easily do trade with Europe, Asia and South America. Most of us Mexicans are mixed between Europeans and Native Americans, there're very little Afro people, although we really like their genotype too. sorry for my English isn't perfect I know

[@andrewk666]

I saw more flour tortillas traveling in Baja California Sur, and that wasn't in the tourist resort areas...

[@Meme-zc4cw]

I like your subway tile backsplash.

[@juliaanfloress]

Finally an American who not demonize Mexicans for the Alamo

[@craigputnam2978]

yumm yumm. give me some. love the cooking segment. also your detailing the large/diverse auto manufacturing segment. New to your channel, are you or have you done a Canadian primer? From there originally, Northern Ontario.

[@GeographyKing]

No I haven't done much with videos on Canada. I do have some topics on Canada coming up though.

[@GeographyKing]

No I haven't done much with videos on Canada. I do have some topics on Canada coming up though.

[@kayzeaza]

Damn that food reminds me of my old job where we would have taco nights and the only Mexican chef would do different types of tacos

[@ellenlehrman9299]

Who knew Geography King could cook? What a great episode!

[@Dkthearn]

Bro this was so awesome I don't know much about Mexico thank you

[@charlotteritchie3338]

I love your show! You’re a natural host and I’ve learned so much by watching. I was amusingly surprised by your statement that bats are your favorite animal species. That must be rare among animal lovers ; as one myself, I prefer the furry, wingless, 4-legged variety, like Jaguars...and dogs!! 😁...Keep up the good work, and you will continue to easily attract subscribers.

[@GeographyKing]

Thank you!

[@Toomuchbullshitt]

There are actually vampire bats in Mexico

[@lmlm_]

Earth AD, excellent choice!

[@Amber-ns8sp]

Love the cooking segment!

[@daprovocateur]

“The somethings from somewhere”! Lol!!

[@ArtamStudio]

Cilantro lover! ❤️ Hot sauce too, although less and more mild with age. 😭🌶 Been to both coasts but not yet inland. ❤️ Cozumel

[@andrewdelaney1772]

Great video! Have you paddled out to the bat cave on Nickajack? You can see a lot of them there

[@GeographyKing]

I love nickajack. I usually paddle out there 1-2 times per year. I really love bats and there are other great locations to see bat flights in the area. I'm glad you liked the video!

[@rafetizer]

Wow. Rick James to Mr. Bungle. That is quite the range sir.

[@dprofessorco8487]

Also don't eat picked carrots without trying a small piece first. Sometimes they're mild/sweet, sometimes they're pickled in what could only be pure chili pepper juice and they'll burn your face off.

[@davidpetersen6694]

Hi Kyle, I always enjoy your channel and I’m a long time fan. This was a great rendition of what Mexico is all about. I’m learning to speak Spanish so of course I’m getting to know the native speakers here in Houston that I converse with. Just like the U.S., a person from Mexico will know tons about their home state but not necessarily know much or visit often the other states in Mexico. I can tell you that the two states that my friends are from here in Houston are San Luis Potosí and Michoacán. Not sure why. As far as bats go…Houston now has their own bat bridge with a viewing deck for a massive colony of Mexican free tailed bats. Look it up and come visit. We actually have a second colony under the Watonga Street bridge along a bike trail by my house. The larger colony is called the Waugh Street Bridge colony. They’re not as big as the colony in Austin, but still put on a show each summer night at dusk. All for now. Keep up the good work! adios. 😎🥇⭐️🏆♥️👍🏙

[@jackcarr7060]

Thanks

[@jeffgerndt2813]

Excellent!!! Really enjoyed it!

[@judyallen5929]

take a listen to "Chingon", the band from Kill Bill with Robert Rodriguez (Live version) Malagena Salarosa

[@malikshabazz2065]

excellent video! great work dude!