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).
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.
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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A UNESCO Mayan pyramid complex — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
A UNESCO ancient mega-city with the largest pyramid in the world by volume
Sacred Mayan sinkholes — crystal-clear underground swimming pools in cave systems
A canyon system 4x larger than the Grand Canyon, home to the Tarahumara people
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
The official language(s) of Mexico are Spanish.
The population of Mexico is approximately 129M.
Mexico uses the Peso (MXN).
Mexico is located in North America, in the North America region.
Mexico has a GDP of $1.32T, with a GDP per capita of $10,230.
The best time to visit Mexico is December–April. The climate is Varies — tropical coast, desert north, temperate highlands.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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