Mexico
Home to over 130 million people and the ancient pyramids of the Aztecs and Maya, Mexico gave the world chocolate, chillies and the tomato - reshaping kitchens everywhere.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three vertical bands of green, white and red with the national coat of arms centred on the white - an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake. The emblem recalls the Aztec founding legend of Tenochtitlan.
Mexico FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Mexico City |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 132,274,416 |
| Area | 1,964,375 km² |
| Population density | 67 /km² |
| Currency | Peso (MXN) $ |
| Official languages | Nahuatl, Spanish, Yucatec Maya |
| Calling code | +52 |
| Internet TLD | .mx |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | MX / MEX |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Chocolate, chillies, tomatoes, corn and vanilla were all first cultivated in ancient Mexico.
- Mexico City is built on the site of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, once a city on an island in a lake.
- Millions of monarch butterflies migrate here each year to overwinter in its mountain forests.
- It has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the Americas.
- The Chichen Itza pyramid is engineered so that a serpent of shadow slithers down its steps at the equinox.
Mexico FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
What is the population of Mexico?
Mexico has a population of about 132,274,416.
What currency does Mexico use?
Mexico uses the Peso (MXN).
What languages are spoken in Mexico?
The official languages of Mexico are Nahuatl, Spanish, Yucatec Maya.
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