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| What continent is Mexico part of? | North America |
| What country borders Mexico on its northern side? | United States |
| What two countries border Mexico on its southern side? | Guatemala and Belize |
| What is Mexico's longest river? | Rio Grande |
| What are three types of climate you would find in Mexico? | dry deserts, wet jungles and hot sandy beaches on the coasts |
| What two bodies of water border Mexico? | The Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico |
| What are the three colors of the Mexican flag? | red, white and green |
| How many states does Mexico have? | 31 |
| What is the official language of Mexico? | Spanish |
| What is the Mexican currency? | Pesos |
| What is the largest religious group in Mexico? | Roman Catholic |
| What day does Mexico celebrate independence? | September 15th |
| How long is one presidential term in Mexico? | 6 years |
| How many terms can Mexico's president serve? | 1 term |
| What is the national sport of Mexico? | bullfighting |
| What are three early Indian tribes that lived in Mexico? | Olmec, Aztec and Mayan |
| What are two major ethnic heritage groups of Mexico? | Indian and Spanish |
| Cinco de Mayo celebrates the battle between a small Spanish army that fought against who? | The French |
| What is a fiesta? | The spanish word for celebration or party |
| What are three major problems that the people of Mexico face today? | poverty, overpopulation, increased crime rate |
| In Mexico, a pinata is filled with what? | candy, money, toys |
| What were pinatas originally made of? | clay pots |
| What is a sombrero? | The Spanish word for hat |
