| A | B |
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| Mexico City | capital of Mexico |
| fiestas | Mexican celebrations |
| pinata | paper mache' decoration usually filled with candy |
| Pacific Ocean | borders Mexico on the west |
| Gulf of Mexico | borders Mexico on the east |
| United States | country north of Mexico |
| Belize and Guatamala | countries to the southeast |
| Rio Grande River | boundary between Mexico and USA |
| canyon, corral, patio, plaza, lasso, rodeo | words that came from Mexico |
| tortillas, tamales, and frijoles | foods of Mexico |
| Baja Peninsula | located in the northwestern part |
| Yucatan Peninsula | found on the southeastern tip of Mexico |
| Cancun and Acapulco | favorite vacation places for tourists |
| Mexican Hat Dance | favorite celebration dance |
| sombrero | large hat |
| North America | continent on which Mexico is located |
| flag | adopted in 1821 |
| green, red, and white | colors of Mexico's flag |
| white stripe on flag | stands for religion |
| red stripe on flag | stands for union |
| California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona | states that border Mexico to the north |
| green stripe on flag | stands for independence |
| azul | blue in Spanish |
| rojo | red in Spanish |
| verde | green in Spanish |
| cafe' | brown in Spanish |
| blanca | white in Spanish |
| rosado | pink in Spanish |
