We just learned about the San Luis Potosí where they have many gold and silver mines.
Another Mexico state is Tabasco.
This state is on the south part of Mexico, right on the Gulf of Mexico which opens up to the Atlantic Ocean.
(from: wikipedia - tabasco)
The coat of arms of Tabasco has a picture of the Virgin Mary in the middle, for Catholic church.
The top left has four castles, for the Spanish kingdom of Castile.
The top right has a sword and shield for the power of the Spanish.
The bottom left has a native holding flowers for the farms.
The bottom right has a lion for the Spanish kingdom of León
(from: wikipedia - tabasco)
There are many ancient pyramids in Tabasco, like the one in the city of Comalcalco.
(from: wikipedia - tabasco)
There is a special dance in Tabasco called "Zapateo" which means "toe tapping" and is a type of tap dancing.
(from: wikipedia - tabasco)
Tabasco was the place where the Spanish people first landed over 500 years ago, and met the Native people who lived there.
(from: wikipedia - tabasco)
Kid Facts - Blast from the past: Calapooya Mountains
