MEXICO by: Kayla VanNorstrand In North America Northern hemisphere Atlantic ocean on east Pacific ocean on west Gulf of Mexico shaped like a fat fish hook some parts covered by deserts tropical jungles cover other areas Where is Mexico Located? dry deserts in Baja only 2-4 inches of rain each year In jungles-216 inches of rain in a year Some mountains are covered with snow all year round Cold in mountains What is my climateof Mexico? soccer baseball boxing Racquetball bullfighting-matador waves a bright cape at the bull hoping the bull will charge charreria-cowboys tries to roll a bull onto its back using the bulls tail what sports game are in Mexico? Corn, stew, tortillas, frijoles (beans that are boiled and mashed then fried) Hot red chili peppers Atole (drink made of corn) Mole (sauce made of spices and chocolate) Bananas Rice Tacos What food do people eat in Mexico? Men wear white shirts and pants Hats called sombreros Serape- heavy wool blankets on shoulders Women wear cotton skirts and blouses decorated with beautiful colors What do they wear in Mexico? Day of the Dead- October 31 to November 2- people remember loved ones who died Eat candy skeletons and have picnics in cemeteries, dance, lights candles, bands play, fireworks What holiday and celebrations does in Mexico? Coffee, fruit, vegetables, Blankets, pottery Fishing Oil steel What Natural Resources do they Have? The Wall of Skulls ( Mayas and Aztecs were Indians who built it) Aztec built the Pyramids Zocalo The Public Square which is in the center of most villages What National Monuments do they Have? Spanish Good morning Buenos Dias Good-bye Adios Please Por favor Thank-you gracias Boy nio Girl - nia What do they Speak? Over 113 million people live there 20 million of those live in Mexico City Many have Spanish and Native American ancestors Population Green means hope White means purity Red stands for the people whos blood was shed for their country Meaning of the Flag They help their parents on farms Older girls watch the younger kids while their parents work All kids play soccer What Life Like as a Kid?