Mexico

I: BACKGROUND

Geography, Flag & Anthem

World Almanac for Kids

A country study of Mexico from the Library of Congress

Mexico for Kids is a site created by the office of the President of Mexico to teach children about the country and culture.

Maps

A good basic map of Mexico

A map of the states of Mexico

A printable outline map of Mexico with states shown.

Map of Vera Cruz

National Geographic's Map Machine is an excellent source of maps of any country based on physical, cultural, political, climate and weather themes. You can zoom in and out of these full color maps and easily change what type of map is being viewed.

Flag

A black and white printable handout of the Mexican flag and its symbolism.

A color image of the Mexican flag with a close-up of the coat of arms.

A thorough discussion of the symbolism of the Mexican flag and its coat of arms.

A fascinating look at the evolution of the Mexican flag and its incarnations. Suitable for high school students.

National Anthem

Side by side lyrics of the Mexican National Anthem in Spanish and English.

Short history of the Mexican National Anthem

Lyrics to "The Star Spangled Banner" to use for comparison