MEXICO

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LocationHemisphere: North

WestContinent: North

AmericaSurrounding

Countries: United States, Guatemala and Belize

GeographyTerrain: Mexico has

everything from snow capped mountains to hot deserts.

Average Temperature: On Northern boarder 68° West boarder 77° East boarder 72° and Central plateau 65°

CapitalName: The capital of

Mexico is Mexico CitySize: It is the largest

capital, highest city, and home to 1/5 of Mexico’s people.

HistoryWhen: 1517By who: Hernan Cortez

and his Spanish crewResult: Mexico’s

language, people, and way of living changed. The Spanish also brought small pox which killed many Indians.

CultureReligion: Roman

CatholicRaces: Mulattos,

Castizo and MestizoRecreation Activities:

Football in the MFL, more commonly known in the U.S. as soccer.

FamilySize: Families range in size, but usually are large. Grandparents often live with the family.Relationships: People in Mexico hold high value towards children and elders.

Family is very important!

HolidaysFiestas: Are important

to the Mexican LifeSemana Santa: A

week long celebration of Christmas.

Day of the Dead : A day to remember the dead and celebrate life.

References Pictures: All pictures were taken

from Microsoft clip art or taken from Kallie Krueger.