Formation
September 16, 1810
Capital
Mexico City
Population
131.29 million (2024)
Official Languages
Spanish
President
Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Currency
Mexican Peso (MXN)
GDP
$1.48 trillion USD (2024)
Mexico
About
The United States and Mexico share a northern border. In the 16th century, the Spaniards established the colonial economy in Mexico. A common ingredient in Mexican cooking is corn. The country is famous for its beaches, including Puerto Vallarta and Cancun.
Trivia
The Chichen Itza state of Yucatan is one of the country's
most famous archaeological sites. The Mayan civilization built stepped pyramids
at this location between the eighth and twelfth centuries AD.
