Mexico
México
Mexico is a country in North America. Its capital is Mexico City. About 130 million people live here, and the country covers 1.96 million km². Its centre lies in the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Continent
- North America
- Population
- about 130 million
- Area
- 1.96 million km²
At a glance
- Population is about 130 million, area is about 1.96 million km².
- North America: in the west, the long narrow Baja California peninsula; in the east, the Yucatán peninsula.
- It borders the United States, Guatemala and Belize.
- Home of tacos, guacamole and mole sauce; in early November people celebrate the colourful Day of the Dead.
Fun facts
It has the largest Spanish-speaking population in the world. Corn, cocoa and chili peppers reached world cuisine from here. The Pyramid of Kukulcán at Chichén Itzá is one of the best-known Maya monuments.
Land borders
Belize
Guatemala
United StatesNearest countries by distance
El Salvador
Honduras
NicaraguaDistance between the geographic centres of the countries.
Games with this country
Other countries: North America
Antigua and BarbudaBahamasBarbadosBelizeCanadaCosta RicaCubaDominicaDominican RepublicEl SalvadorGrenadaGuatemalaHaitiHondurasJamaicaNicaraguaPanamaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesTrinidad and TobagoUnited States
Population and area are rounded estimates.