Thus, the gulf was named "Gulf of Mexico" as a reference to the region and territory that was then under the influence of the Mexican Empire, especially after the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.
Thus, the gulf was named "Gulf of Mexico" as a reference to the region and territory that was then under the influence of the Mexican Empire, especially after the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.
The name "Mexico" comes from the Mexicas, an indigenous civilization that inhabited what is now central Mexico. In the context of Spanish exploration and colonization, the name "Mexico" began to be associated not only with
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The name "Mexico" comes from the Mexicas, an indigenous civilization that inhabited what is now central Mexico. In the context of Spanish exploration and colonization, the name "Mexico" began to be associated not only with
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