This song, written for students and kids by JEOGRAPHY, is a creative journey through the 31 States and Capitals of Mexico. It's perfect for teachers and instructors to utilize in classes, since this video is child-safe and educational. Students can learn about the Mexican States and Capitals by following along with the large print lyrics on-screen. We encourage active participation and singing along to the catchy melody!
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Learning Goal:
To learn the important and relevant facts about Mexico, and the Mexican States and Capitals. To improve understanding of Mexican culture, geography, and the importance of Mexico in our global community and world.
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We recommend that you also check out the videos on Mexico, and the Mexican States and Capitals, that have been released by Kids Learning Tube and similar videos by Animaniacs also. You will learn so much and your efforts may be richly rewarded.
LYRICS
We are the country of Mexico.
We say ¡hola! instead of hello.
With weather so fine, we think you’ll want to go.
And 31 states that you will now know…
I’m Aguascalientes, my capital’s the same.
I’m named after hot springs where you can swim and play.
I’m Baja California, capital Mexicali,
with beaches and tourists that sure like to party!
I’m Baja California Sur, capital La Paz.
Our intrepid windsurfers draw lots of applause.
I’m Campeche, my capital is San Francisco de Campeche,
and it was an important port of New Spain.
I’m Chiapas, capital Tuxtla Gutiérrez,
with lots of delicious fruits and fresh berries.
I’m Mexico City, the federal capital,
with the National Palace, Independence Angel.
My name is Chihuahua, my capital’s the same,
with wonderful handcrafts for which it is famed.
I am Coahuila, capital Saltillo,
with beautiful blankets the color of indigo.
I’m Durango, capital Victoria de Durango,
With timber and silver and delicious mango.
I’m named Guanajuato, my capital is too--
museums and theatres and so much to do!
I’m Guerrero, capital Chilpancingo de los Bravo,
with Acapulco, Iguala, Ixtapa, and Taxco.
My name is Hidalgo, my capital is Pachingo,
with beautiful music for trumpets and tuba.
Hello I’m Jalisco, capital Guadalajara,
with the Mexican Hat Dance, there are sombreros to borrow.
I’m Mexico State, capital Toluca de Lerdo,
you just might be inspired to write a concerto!
I’m Michoacán, my capital is Morelia.
Lots of avocados our chefs can prepare for you.
I am Morelos, my capital is Cuernavaca,
with melons, cucumbers, and also bananas.
I am Nayarit, and my capital is Tepic.
Come swim at our beaches, it is such a treat!
I’m Nuevo León, my capital is Monterrey--
rock climbing, rappelling, adventure sports to play.
I’m Oaxaca, my capital Oaxaca de Juárez,
with corn, rice, and beans, and spicy chili peppers.
I’m Puebla, my capital is Puebla de Zaragoza--
cathedrals and murals to fill you with emotion.
I’m Querétaro, capital Santiago de Querétaro.
Aquaducts and museums are why so many people go.
I’m Quintana Roo, my capital is Chetumal;
Cancun and Tulum and Cozumel, have a ball!
I’m San Luis Potosí, capital’s the same name.
Thermal baths and resorts will make you glad you came.
I am Sinaloa, my capital is Culiacán,
with potatoes, soybeans, sugar cane, and cotton.
Hello I’m Sonora, my capital is Hermosillo.
I border the U.S.--Arizona and New Mexico.
I am Tabasco, capital Villahermosa,
bringing Mesoamerican culture much closer.
I’m Tamaulipas, capital Ciudad Victoria.
The views from the Gulf will fill you with euphoria.
Hello I’m Tlaxcala, my capital’s the same,
with archaeological sites to amaze!
I am Veracruz, my capital is Xalapa.
Its rich founding history was quite a saga.
Hello! I’m Yucatán, my capital is Merida,
with Mayan ruins, most famously Chichén Itzá.
Finally, I’m Zacatecas, and my capital’s the same,
an agricultural center with grains and sugar cane.
We are the country of Mexico.
We say ¡hola! instead of hello.
With weather so fine, we think you’ll want to go,
and 31 states that you now know!
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