Mexico is just south of the United States in North America! The capital is Mexico City, one of the biggest cities in the world. People in Mexico speak Spanish. Mexico has sunny beaches, sandy deserts, and tall mountains, so there is always something exciting to see!
Tacos, tamales, and guacamole all come from Mexico, and they are delicious! On the Day of the Dead, families remember loved ones who have passed away by setting up colorful altars with flowers and food. Kids in Mexico love to play soccer and break open pinatas at birthday parties. Mexican music often features trumpets and guitars, and people love to dance!
- Mexico is where chocolate was first made thousands of years ago!
- The Mexican flag has an eagle sitting on a cactus, which comes from an old Aztec story.
- Mexico has more kinds of lizards than any other country in the world.
- The Monarch butterfly flies all the way from Canada to Mexico every winter, traveling up to 3,000 miles!
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