๐ Countries of the world ๐ The Americas
Mexico
๐ In short
Mexico is a big country in North America, south of the United States. It has deserts, mountains, volcanoes, forests, wonderful beaches and ancient pyramids built by peoples who lived hundreds of years ago. Its capital is Mexico City, one of the biggest cities in the world.
๐คฉ Did you know?
- Mexico was a Spanish colony for about 300 years.
- The official language is Spanish, and the currency is the Mexican peso.
- Mexico has active volcanoes, including one near the capital.
- Chocolate comes from Central America and Mexico.
๐๏ธ Fact file
๐ Find out more
๐ Ancient civilizations
Long ago great civilizations lived in Mexico, like the Maya and the Aztecs. They built cities, pyramids and temples, and knew astronomy, writing and the calendar.
๐ From Mexico to your table
Mexico's ancient people grew maize, tomatoes, chili peppers and cocoa, which we make chocolate from. Its famous dishes include tacos and tortillas.
๐ก Monarch butterflies
Every winter millions of orange monarch butterflies fly thousands of kilometers from Canada and the United States to Mexico's forests, covering the trees with their colorful wings.
๐ฏ Colors and celebrations
Mexicans love bright colors, music and celebrations, and their music includes โmariachiโ bands whose musicians wear big hats.
๐งฉ Test yourself
1 Which ancient civilization lived in Mexico?
2 Which famous plant was first grown in Mexico?
3 Mexico was a Spanish colony for about ?? years.
4 Which picture shows โMexicoโ?
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๐ท Picture sources: Wikimedia Commons
- Gobierno CDMX ยท CC0
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