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What is the capital of Mexico?
What is a popular sport in Mexico?
soccer
What is the national sport of Mexico?
bullfighting
What is a Chihuahua?
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What is a famous beach in Mexico?
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What are the famous cliffs for diving in Mexico called?
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What is the capital of Nicaragua?
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What do the items on the Nicaraguan flag represent?
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Name two lakes in Nicaragua.
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Who was the first woman president in Central America and what was the term she served?
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What is a traditional Nicaraguan dish and what are its elements?
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What is the capital of Panama?
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Panama was part of what country?
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What bodies of water does the Panama Canal connect?
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How many ships pass through the Panama Canal each year?
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Who creates Mola art?
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What is unique about Panama?
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Study Notes
Mexico
- The capital is Mexico Distrito Federal.
- Soccer is the most popular sport.
- Bullfighting is recognized as the national sport.
- Chihuahua refers to both a small dog breed and a Mexican state.
- Acapulco is a renowned beach destination.
- Quebrada is famous for its dramatic cliffs, popular for diving.
Nicaragua
- The capital city is Managua.
- The Nicaraguan flag features two blue stripes (symbolizing the Atlantic and Pacific oceans), a triangle representing equality, a rainbow for peace, a red hat symbolizing freedom, and five volcanoes denoting brotherhood among Central American nations.
- Two major lakes are Lake Nicaragua and Lake Managua.
- Violeta Chamorro was the first woman president in Central America, serving from 1990 to 1997.
- Gallo Pinto is a traditional dish made of rice, fried beans, cilantro, onion, and paprika.
Panama
- The capital is Ciudad de Panamá.
- Panama gained independence from Colombia in 1903, aided by the United States.
- The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- Approximately 14,000 ships pass through the canal annually.
- Mola art is created by Kuna women.
- A unique feature of Panama is that it offers views of the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean and sunset over the Atlantic, a geographical rarity.
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Test your knowledge about Central America with this quiz covering the fascinating facts of Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Explore the capitals, cultural highlights, and significant historical events that shape these vibrant countries. Whether it's about soccer, cuisine, or independence, see how much you know!
