Famous Volcano Popocatepetl, Izttaccihuatl and Orizaba

Symbol of AztecsHernan Cortes destroyed the Aztec empire.

Mayans

Zapotecas

Other people are

nahuátles, mixtecas, toltecas and aztecas

Miguel Hidalgo- national hero

Declared independence Sep. 16

President Benito Juárez

2 capitals

Mérida in Yucatan

Mexico City -- Tenochtitlán

Sisal is very important; they use it for clothes, rugs, drinks, and detergent

Tourism is important

Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun e Ixtapa-Zihutanejo