Mexico,officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America.
It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico.
Mexico covers 1,972,550 square kilometers,making it the world’s 13th-largest country by area; with approximately 126,014,024 inhabitants it is the 10th-most-populous country and has the most Spanish-speakers.
Mexico is organized as a federal republic comprising 31 states and Mexico City, its capital. Other major urban areas include Monterrey, Guadalajara, Puebla, Toluca, Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez, and León
List of facts
Mēxihco is the Nahuatl term for the heartland of the Aztec Empire, with its people being known as the Mexica
Prehistoric Mexicans first grew corn and tomatoes around 5000 BC.
The Olmec civilization first appeared in what is now the Mexican state of Veracruz.
In 1521, the Spanish Empire and its allies conquered the Aztec Empire from its capital Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City)
In the colonial era (1521–1821) Mexico was called New Spain.
Mexico gained independence following the signing of Treaty of Cordoba in 1821.
Mexico is officially called the United Mexican States
Mexico is organized as a federal republic comprising 31 states and Mexico City
Mexico covers 1,972,550 square kilometers
Mexico’s population is approximately 126,000,000
Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, has a population of approximately 22 million
Mexico City is sinking at a rate of 6 – 8 inches each year
Mexico has the most Spanish-speakers in the world.
As of 2018, it was the sixth most-visited country in the world, with 39 million international arrivals
The Chichén Itzá Pyramid in Mexico is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World
Mexico is home to the largest pyramid in the world the Great Pyramid of Cholula standing at 180 feet tall
The world’s longest underwater cave, Sac Actun is 216 miles long
Mexico shares a 1959 mile border with the United States.
The border between Mexico and USA is the busiest international border in the world.
The Mexican flag is green, white, and red, representing hope, purity, and the blood of national heroes.
A mythical eagle at the center of the Mexican flag represents Aztec heritage.
Over 60% of the population is made up of Mestizos, meaning they have a mix of Amerindian and Spanish blood.
Mexico City has the largest taxi fleet in the world with over 100,000 taxis
The national symbol of Mexico is the golden eagle.
There are over 60 official languages and more than 300 languages spoken in total in Mexico.
Mexican presidents are elected for one 6-year term, and there is no vice president.
Following a federal contest in 1853, the lyrics of the national anthem were composed by poet Francisco González Bocanegra.
It is illegal to play the Mexican national anthem incorrectly
The Mexican peso is the most traded currency in Latin America
Mexico has the second highest number of Catholics in the world, after Brazil.
Mexico produces over 25% of its power from clean energy sources.
Texas was once a province in Mexico. It declared its independence from Mexico, resulting in a war with the USA in 1836.
The border was established after the Mexican-American war from 1846 – 1848.
After the Mexican-American war, Mexico was forced to sell its northern territories to the US for $15 million.
Mexico lost parts of California, New Mexico, San Francisco, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, and Arizona to the United States.
80% of Mexico’s exports go to the United States
Mexico has the 3rd highest number of airports in the world at 1,714.
The minimum wage in Mexico is 141.70 pesos.
Chili peppers were cultivated in the Tehuacan Valley way back in 5,000 BC.
Over 200,000 different species of plants and animals live in Mexico, accounting for 12% of the Earth’s biodiversity
Mariachi, the popular form of folk music, originates from Mexico.
Chocolate was discovered and originates in Mexico.
The Olmec, Aztec, Toltec, and Maya cultivated cacao trees 3,000 years ago
There are 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 67 national parks in Mexico.
The National Autonomous University of Mexico is the largest university in Latin America and one of the largest in the world.
The word tomato is derived from the Nahutl word, tomatl.
The Summer Olympics were held in Mexico City in 1968.
The Dahlia is the national flower of Mexico.
The world’s smallest dog the Chihuahua is named after the state that it comes from
Mexico is the world’s biggest consumer of Coca Cola
Copper Canyon in northwestern Mexico is the largest canyon system in the world.
The national sport of Mexico is the charreada
Mexican workers are ranked as the hardest working in the world based on number of working hours per year.
The Yucatán Peninsula is known for its cenotes, sinkholes caused by collapsed limestone that exposes groundwater.
Mexico is the world’s largest silver producer.
In Mexico, artists are allowed to pay their taxes with art
Mexico has over 70 active volcanoes.
The peyote cactus is native to Mexico and is the source of the psychedelic drug mescaline
Mexico has its own space agency, called Agencia Espacial Mexicana
Mexico has never sent any spacecraft up into space.
Mexico has some of the strictest gun laws in the world and there is only one gun store in the country
In 1913, Mexico had three different presidents in a span of one hour.
In 1985, a huge earthquake destroyed much of Mexico City, killing as many as 30,000.
The Guadalajara International Film Festival is the most prestigious film festival in Latin America.
The sombrero is a traditional, wide-brimmed hat and cultural symbol of Mexico.
In Mexican weddings, the groom usually presents 13 gold coins, or Arras Matrimoniales, to the bride.
The piñata, a papier-mâché filled with candies or toys and hit with sticks by children at parties, has a long history in Mexico
Chewing gum originated in Mexico.
The Aztecs first appeared in Mexico in the 13th Century.
Mexico actually ranks sixth among the world’s electronics producers
Mexico makes the most cars in North America.
Mexico is the 6th-largest oil producer in the world
Solar energy in Mexico produces over 600 MW of electricity,
Wind energy in Mexico accounts for an estimated 600 MW of electricity per day.
Geothermal energy produces up to an estimated 7 TW of electricity per day
Mexican cuisine is considered an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations.
There are more than 100,000 tortilla-making establishments in Mexico.
The Caesar salad was invented in Mexico, by an Italian immigrant at the Hotel Caesar in Tijuana.
Tequila is the national spirit of Mexico.
Tequila is only made from blue agave
