Mexico Flag

Mexico flag
Mexico flag

Mexico's national flag, popularly known as the Mexican tricolor, consists of three vertical stripes of green, white, and red. The national coat of arms is boldly placed in the center of the white stripe. Throughout the country's history, these colors have been interpreted in various ways, but they have remained a symbol of Mexican independence from Spain since the country's War of Independence and the First Mexican Empire.

The colors of the national flag are also related with the colors of the national army in modern Mexican heritage. The major insignia of the flag, the Mexican coat of arms, is based on the Aztec symbol for Tenochtitlan, the Aztec Empire's old capital city. The coat of arms was inspired by a narrative about an eagle sitting on a cactus devouring a serpent, which was thought to be a sign to the Aztecs to establish their city.

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Mexico is a country located in North America, bordered by the United States to the north, Belize and Guatemala to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is the eleventh most populous country in the world and the most populous Spanish-speaking country. The capital of Mexico is Mexico City, which is also the largest city in the country.

Mexico has a rich and diverse history, with a mix of indigenous, Spanish, and other European influences. The country was home to several ancient civilizations, including the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec, which left behind impressive artifacts and architectural sites. After the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, Mexico became a colony of Spain and remained so until it gained independence in 1821.

Mexico is a federal presidential representative democratic republic, with a presidential system of government. The country is divided into 31 states and the Federal District (Mexico City). The economy of Mexico is diverse and has a mix of modern and traditional industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism.

Mexico is known for its vibrant culture, which includes a rich tradition of music, dance, art, and cuisine. The country is also home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the historic center of Mexico City, the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza, and the Pre-Columbian city of Teotihuacan.

Independent Yes
Country codes MX, MEX (ISO 3166-1)
Official name United Mexican States
Official languages Spanish and English
Religion 78.3% Christianity, 14.8% No religion, 6.9% Other
Capital city Mexico City
Continent North America
Time zone UTC−5 (EST) • Summer (DST) •  UTC−4 (EDT)
Member of United Nations
Organization of American States
Population 132,402,509 (2023)
Population density 66 per Km2 (172 people per mi2)
Urban Population 83.8 % of the population is urban (108,074,410 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) -60,000
Median age 29.2 years
Total area The total land area is 1,943,950 Km2 (750,563 sq. miles)
Highest point Volcán Citlaltépetl (5 636 m, 18 491 ft)
Lowest point Laguna Salada (-10 m, -33 ft)
GDP per capita $ 10,045 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Mexican peso ($, MXN)
Calling code +52
Internet TLD .mx (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Mexico Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Mexico

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Mexico City 12,294,193
2 Iztapalapa 1,815,786
3 Ecatepec de Morelos 1,655,015
4 Guadalajara 1,495,182
5 Puebla 1,434,062
6 Juarez 1,321,004
7 Tijuana 1,300,983
8 Leon de los Aldama 1,238,962
9 Gustavo Adolfo Madero 1,185,772
10 Zapopan 1,142,483
11 Monterrey 1,135,512
12 Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl 1,104,585
13 Chihuahua 809,232
14 Naucalpan de Juarez 792,211
15 Merida 777,615
16 Alvaro Obregon 726,664
17 San Luis Potosi 722,772
18 Aguascalientes 722,250
19 Hermosillo 715,061
20 Saltillo 709,671
21 Mexicali 689,775
22 Culiacan 675,773
23 Guadalupe 673,616
24 Acapulco de Juarez 673,479
25 Tlalnepantla 653,410
26 Cancun 628,306
27 Santiago de Queretaro 626,495
28 Coyoacan 620,416
29 Santa Maria Chimalhuacan 612,383
30 Torreon 608,836
31 Morelia 597,511
32 Reynosa 589,466
33 Tlaquepaque 575,942
34 Tlalpan 574,577
35 Tuxtla 537,102
36 Cuauhtemoc 531,831
37 Victoria de Durango 518,709
38 Toluca 489,333
39 Ciudad Lopez Mateos 489,160
40 Cuautitlan Izcalli 484,573
41 Ciudad Apodaca 467,157
42 Heroica Matamoros 449,815
43 San Nicolas de los Garza 443,273
44 Venustiano Carranza 430,978
45 Veracruz 428,323
46 Xalapa de Enriquez 424,755
47 Azcapotzalco 414,711
48 Tonala 408,759
49 Xochimilco 407,885
50 Benito Juarez 385,439
51 Iztacalco 384,326
52 Mazatlan 381,583
53 Irapuato 380,941
54 Nuevo Laredo 373,725
55 Miguel Hidalgo 372,889
56 Xico 356,352
57 Benito Juarez 355,017
58 Villahermosa 353,577
59 Ciudad General Escobedo 352,444
60 Celaya 340,387
61 Cuernavaca 338,650
62 Tepic 332,863
63 Ixtapaluca 322,271
64 Tampico 309,003
65 Ciudad Victoria 305,155
66 Tlahuac 305,076
67 Ciudad Obregon 298,625
68 Nicolas Romero 281,799
69 Ensenada 279,765
70 Coacalco 277,959
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