North America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the United States and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between ...
Mexico was the site of several advanced Amerindian civilizations -- including the Olmec, Toltec, Teotihuacan, Zapotec, Maya, and Aztec -- until Spain ...
Longitude: -102
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Mexico:
2,922.571 km
Terrain:
High, rugged mountains; low coastal plains; high plateaus; desert.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, silver, antimony, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber.
Industries:
Food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism.
Population: 130,739,927
Most of the population is found in the middle of the country between the states of Jalisco and Veracruz; approximately a quarter of the population lives in and around Mexico City.
Area: 1,964,375 km2
slightly less than three times the size of Texas
Strategic location on southern border of the US; Mexico is one of the countries along the Ring of Fire, a belt of active volcanoes and earthquake epicenters bordering the Pacific Ocean; up to 90% of the world's earthquakes and some 75% of the world's volcanoes occur within the Ring of Fire.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| spa | Spanish |
Spanish only 93.8%, Spanish and indigenous languages (including Mayan, Nahuatl, and others) 5.4%, indigenous only 0.6%, unspecified 0.2% (2020 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| MXN | Mexican peso | $ |
Capital City: Mexico City
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 9:42 am (GMT-06:00)
Visiting Mexico
You're in for a treat! Mexico is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful beaches and tropical landscapes
- Vibrant cities and nightlife
- High levels of crime in certain areas
- Health concerns such as water safety
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- 3.6HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Mexican cuisine features corn, beans, and chili peppers.
- Popular dishes include tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole.
- Freshly made tortillas and local tequila are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza
- Relax on the beaches of Cancun
- Explore the vibrant streets of Mexico City
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