Mexico Geography Games

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By using Sheppard Software's learning games you will gain a permanent mental map of Mexico, its countries, capitals, and geography. This knowledge is the key to learning more about the wonderful world around you. Have fun and enjoy. Good Luck and don't forget to try our other geography learning games at www.sheppardsoftware.com.

Mexican Geography Games


Mexican Capitals		Mexican Countries		Mexican Geography
Level L	Dialup	Level L	Dialup	Georegions- L
Level 1	Dialup	Level 1	Dialup	Georegions-G
Level 2	Dialup	Level 2		Lakes - L
Level 3		Level 3		Lakes - G
		Level 4	Dialup	Rivers - L
		Level 5		Rivers - G
		Level 6
		Level 7
		Level 8
		Level 9

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Fascinating Facts About Mexico

Mexico has the largest Spanish speaking population in the world.
The Rio Grande forms a natural border between Mexico and the United States.
The Gulf of Mexico, formerly exploited for colonization, is now exploited for its large oil reserves.
The Chicxulub Crater, on the Yucatan Pennisula of Mexico, might have been responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs.
The Gulf of California is rich in sea life.

The Aztec once ruled most of central Mexico.
Hernan Cortez conquered the Aztec in the 16 th century.
Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, stood where the modern capital of Mexico city now exists.
Antonio López de Santa Anna, famous for the seige of the Alamo, was a key figure of the Mexican Revolution.
Pancho Villa, often thought of as a bandit, is considered a hero of the Mexican Revolution of the early 20 th Century.
Mexico fought a war with the United States during the mid 19 th Century.

Mexico introduced the hot pepper across the border to Texas and the United States.
The Chihuahua breed of dog is named after a state in Mexico.
The Chupacabra is a bipedal monster of myth said to stalk Mexico and kill livestock.

Culture

Our Lady of Guadaloupe is often considered to be the patron of Mexico and Latin America.
November 2 nd is celebrated in Mexico as the festive Day of the Dead.
Mariachi music is considered the traditional music of Mexico.
Mexico has the strongest economy in Latin America.
Chocolate originated amongst the Aztecs of Mexico.

Links to more information on Mexico

Geography World	Wikipedia
Mexico for Kids(official Mexican Government site)	Encarta Online
Google news	About.com
BBC.com	The CIA World Factbook

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