Mexico: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Mexico

Mexico is a country in North America. Its capital is Mexico City. It covers about 1,964,375 km² (758,449 sq mi). The official language is Spanish. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Mexico at a glance

Official name
United Mexican States
Capital
Mexico City
Region
North America (Americas)
Area
1,964,375 km² (758,449 sq mi)
Official language
Spanish
Currency
Mexican peso ($)
People
Mexican
Calling code
+52
Internet domain
.mx
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.

Mexico is in North America, part of the Americas region.

Mexico uses the Mexican peso ($).

The official language of Mexico is Spanish.

Mexico borders Belize, Guatemala and United States.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).