Mexico is a country between the U.S. and Central America beaches on its Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coastlines and a diverse landscape of mountains, deserts and jungles.
Fast Facts about Mexico
1. The official name of Mexico is Estados Únidos Mexicanos (United Mexican States).
2. Mexico is the 11th most populated country in the world with around 117 million people (as of July 2012).
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3. Mexico is one of the most visited countries in the entire world, and it has been the primary destination of choice among tourists for years.
4. Mexico has 68 official languages but the main language spoken in Mexico is Spanish.
5. The Mexican flag is made up of three vertical stripes – Every stripe of the flag has different meaning. The left green stripe stands for hope, the middle white stripe represents purity and unity, and the right red stripe represents the blood of the nation’s heroes. The picture of an eagle eating a snake in the middle of the flag, called the Coat of Arms, is based on an Aztec legend.
6. Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.
7. Mexican food is known for its range of flavours and spices. Popular dishes include tacos, burritos and enchiladas.
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8. The most popular sport in Mexico is football (soccer).
9. Mexico City has the highest elevation and is oldest city in North America. It is also one of the largest cities in the world.
10. 89% of the Mexican population identifies itself as Roman Catholic.
