Learn Civics with Photo Tours of the 50 States! Easy Lessons and Fun Activities by elcivics.com EL Civics Home Civics Lessons Famous Americans ESL Worksheets ... Texas You are here: EL Civics Home State Lessons New Mexico Lesson Page 2 ... Page 3 New Mexico Lesson by elcivics.com New Mexico became the 47th U.S. state on January 6, 1912. It is located in the southwestern part of the country and it shares a border with Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. It also shares an international border with the country of Mexico. New Mexico is famous for Carlsbad Caverns, the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Navajo and Pueblo Indian populations, Gila Cliff Dwellings, colorful deserts, and more. In 2007, the state's population was almost two million people, 45 percent of which are Hispanic. New Mexico is nicknamed "The Land of Enchantment". Its capital is Santa Fe. In this lesson, you'll see photos of New Mexico's state symbols, landmarks, and famous features. (3 pages) Map of New Mexico
- New Mexico is located in the southwestern part of the U.S.A. It shares borders with Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. It also shares a border with the country of Mexico.
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