Country Background
Mexico is located along the Ring of Fire, an unstable area in the Pacific Ocean that causes earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in neighboring countries. Because Mexico is adjacent to the Ring of Fire, the country is subject to much seismic activity, which is often damaging to buildings and other structures.

Aztec and Mayan cultures are historically important in Mexico. These civilizations were very advanced and some of their temples can still be seen in areas of the country.

The natural habitats in Mexico are homes for many native creatures. Tapirs, anteaters, and armadillos are examples of the interesting animals that live in Mexico.

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There is a lot more to learn about Mexico!

Explore these sites for facts and figures about Mexico. • ABCNews.com Country Profile: Mexico • Atlapedia Online: Mexico • CIA World Factbook 1999: Mexico • Discovery School A-Z Geography: Mexico • Discovery School A-Z History: Mexican War • Information Please: Mexico Let Atlapedia's "Click-A-Map" show you physical maps of Mexico. Explore Mexico with Mexico for Kids. Learn about the history, geography, government, and music, or play games on this colorful, easy-to-understand site. Find out what today's date is according to the tonalpohualli, the sacred Aztec calendar. Then learn more about the Aztecs, their culture, cities, and history. Learn about the sacred and the scary figures of Mayan mythology with Encyclopedia Mythica. Access fast facts about important events that happened during the Summer Olympic Games in Mexico in 1968.

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