Mexico Quick Facts…
Official Name | United Mexican States |
Common Name | Mexico – /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ |
Nationality | Mexican(s) – noun, Mexican – adjective |
Independence | Declared in 1810, Recognized in 1821 (by Spain) |
Administrative Divisions | 32 states |
Total Population | 129.9 million (#10) with 81.6% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Mexico City (capital city), Guadalajara, Monterrey |
Major Languages | Spanish (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 76% of total population |
Currency | Mexican Pesos (MXN) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $2.4 trillion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $19,100 (#94) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 1,964,375 sq km / 758,449 sq mi (#15) with 1% water area |
Geographic Region | Americas – Central America |
Bordering Countries | Belize, Guatemala, United States |
Bordering Water Bodies | Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean |
National Anthem: “Mexicans, to the War Cry”