World Atlas North America Mexico locator map and information page

Country Details

Description: Mexico, the world's most populous Spanish speaking country, was inhabited for centuries by pre-Columbian civilizations, including the Aztec, Olmec, Maya and Toltec, then ruled by the Spanish for 300 years. It finally gained its independence in 1836.

Coastal resort cities like Acapulco, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, the isolated Baja Peninsula, and the massive Mexico City metro, with its culture, food, music and history make Mexico one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet.

It's a mountainous land, dominated by ranges of the Sierra Madre, and numerous volcanos, some snow-capped. Exceptions include the desert conditions in the northwest, the flat Yucatan Peninsula, and the southeastern rain forests.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name United Mexican States

Capital City Mexico City

Languages Spanish, local indian dialects

Official Currency Mexican Peso

Religions Catholic, others

Flag here

Population 102,026,000

Land Area 1,908,690 sq km (736.945 sq miles), including (31) states and (1) federal district here

Highest Point Volcan Pico de Orizaba (5,700 meters)

Time and Date in Mexico City

Maps

North American Continent here

Mexico Map, CIA version here

Mexico States outline map here

Mexico States identified and located here

Questions

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CIA detailed Mexico information here!