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Mexico

México
Capital
Mexico City
Population
129M
Area
1,964,375 km²
Language
Spanish

Mexico is a country in North America, North America. Its capital is Mexico City, with a population of approximately 129M and a total area of 1,964,375 km². The official language is Spanish and the currency is the Peso (MXN).

📊 Quick Facts about Mexico

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Population
129M
total residents
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Total Area
1,964,375 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
66/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$1.32T
total output
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GDP per Capita
$10,230
per person
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Currency
Peso (MXN)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Spanish
official
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Coastline
9,330 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC−6 to −8
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1821
established
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Local Time in Mexico City

Mexico covers an area of 1,964,375 km² with a population density of 66/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $1.32T ($10,230 per capita) and gained independence in 1821. It has a coastline of 9,330 km.

Did You Know?

Mexico is the birthplace of chocolate, vanilla, and chili peppers. The country has the world's largest pyramid by volume, the Great Pyramid of Cholula, bigger than the Great Pyramid of Giza.

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✈️ Travel Information for Mexico

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Best Time to Visit
December–April
Varies, tropical coast, desert north, temperate highlands
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Cost of Travel
Budget–Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Mexico on the Map

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📍 Mexico City, Mexico
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🏆 Mexico World Rankings

13th
Economy
13th largest GDP globally
10th
Population
10th most populous country
1st
Avocados
World's largest avocado producer
2nd
UNESCO Sites
2nd most UNESCO sites in the Americas

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Mexico

What is the capital of Mexico?

The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.

What continent is Mexico in?

Mexico is located in North America, in the North America region.

What currency does Mexico use?

Mexico uses the Peso (MXN). The international calling code is +52.

What is the GDP of Mexico?

Mexico has a GDP of $1.32T, with a GDP per capita of $10,230.

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