Mexico

1. Mexico By: Beatriz Herrera

2. Basic Information FLAG LOCATION: North America

3. FAMOUS LANDMARKS Name of Landmark: Mayan Temple of Seven Dolls Located in: Uxmal Special Facts: It was built more than 1,500 years ago Name of Landmark: The Pyramid of the Sun Located in: Teotinuacan Special Facts: 2,000 year old . Bigger than Egyptian pyramids

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5. FAMOUS PEOPLE Benito Juarez was the first president of Mexico. May 5th people dress as soldiers to remember Benito’s victory . Diego Rivera was a famous artist. He painted bold colorful murals. Diego grew up in Guanajuato.

6. IMPORTANT CONRIBUTIONS • frijoles (beans) • tortillas , tomales, tacos , enchiladas • piñata • Diego Rivera - artist • Pancho Villa - killed a man at attack his sister • rice with milk it is a drink • lime water it a drink • sauce with taco, enchiladas, tortillas

7. OTHER INTERESTING FACTS • Mexico City has bullfighting arenas • Rural families don’t have telephone or running water • Mexicans get tow last name from there mom and dad • Girls give kiss on the cheek to said hello • Mexico has 122 million people • They start school when they are six year old • Mexico is the third largest country • The important story of the La Virgan de Guadalupe and to Mexico • The important holidays is the first president of Mexico Benito Juarez • People in Mexico take taxis and bus • Many people build there house with sticks and mud • Mexico had a lot of markets they call it market day