Largest Cities in Mexico

Facts about Mexico

Official languages: Spanish
Capital: Mexico City
Area: 1,972,550 km²
Population: 112.5 million residents
Population density: 57.02 residents per km²
Currency: MXN
Internet TLD: .mx
ISO codes: MX , MEX, 484
The prefix for Mexico is +52

Flag of Mexica

The Mexican tricolor consists of three vertical stripes – green, white and red. In the middle of the white stripe is the coat of arms depicting an eagle clutching a snake in its talons and beak. Beneath this scene are branches of oak and laurel tied with a ribbon in the colors of the tricolor. According to the Aztec legend, the Indian people were supposed to settle according to the instructions of the god Huitzilopochtli precisely in the places where they saw this scene. This was achieved on an island in Lake Texcoco, where the people settled and founded the city of Tenochtitlán (in the location of today’s capital). The symbolism of the colors is as follows: green means independence, white the purity and purity of religion, and red the blood of the local ethnic groups – i.e. Spanish, Indian and half-breed blood.

Most of Mexico is assigned to the North American continent, while the southern part is already part of the Central American land bridge. See Mexico Location on World Map.

Mexico (Spanish: México, nahuatl: Mexihco, officially United Mexican States, Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos, is a federal republic in North America that includes 31 states and the capital district of Mexico City. In the north, Mexico borders the United States of America ( USA), to the south and west to the Pacific Ocean, to the southeast to Guatemala, Belize and the Caribbean Sea, to the east to the Gulf of Mexico. With a total area of ​​almost two million square kilometers, Mexico is the fifth largest country in the American double continent, globally the country is thirteenth. Worldwide Mexico ranks eleventh with a population of over 120 million people and is the most populous Spanish-speaking country.
Most of Mexico is assigned to the North American continent, while the southern part is already part of the Central American land bridge. The largest part of Mexico (88%) is assigned to the North American continent, while the southern part is already part of the land bridge of Central America (which is also assigned to the North American continent).

Mexico is over 3000 km long and has a width of 200 km to 2000 km. In the northwest is the Baja California peninsula with a length of 1200 km. To the east, the Yucatán Peninsula, which Mexico shares with Guatemala and Belize, juts out into the Gulf of Mexico. Mexico extends over four time zones (see time zones in Mexico ).

Mexico is the leading economic power in Latin America. The economy has been heavily deregulated and privatized since the 1990s. The dominance of private firms is growing steadily, and the privatization of railways, seaports and airports is coming to an end, as is further privatization of banks. The liberalization of the energy sector continues. Reforms are still pending in the telecommunications and petrochemicals sectors. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which came into force in 1994, was of central importance for the modernization of the Mexican economy in the last two decades. After all, Mexico’s most important trading partner by far is the USA on both the export and import side. 80% of total Mexican exports and almost 50% of Mexican imports are processed with the USA. Therefore, the question of the future economic and trade policy course of the USA after the US election in Mexico is particularly significant.

Due to the widespread crime and the tense security situation in a number of states, travelers should heed the security advice of the Federal Foreign Office.

Biggest Cities of Mexico by Population

Mexico is a large and diverse country with many vibrant cities. Mexico City is the capital and largest city in Mexico with a population of around 8.9 million people. It is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in Mexico including The National Palace, The Metropolitan Cathedral, and The Angel of Independence Monument. Visitors can explore some of the city’s most popular attractions like Chapultepec Park which features an on-site zoo, botanical gardens, and museums; Xochimilco which offers colorful boat rides along ancient canals; and Coyoacan where visitors can explore colorful markets and sample local cuisine.

Guadalajara is the second-largest city in Mexico with a population of around 4 million people. It serves as an important cultural center for the country with its many museums and galleries such as The Museum of Arts, The Museum of Anthropology and History, and The Regional Museum of Guadalajara. Visitors can also explore some interesting attractions like El Parian which offers shopping, dining, and entertainment options; Plaza de la Liberacion which features several monuments dedicated to Mexican heroes; or Plaza Tapatia where they can admire spectacular views of surrounding landscape while strolling through its beautiful gardens.

Monterrey is the third-largest city in Mexico with a population of around 1 million people. It boasts some interesting tourist attractions like Fundidora Park which offers stunning views of surrounding landscape; Macroplaza where visitors can explore shopping centers or dine at one of many restaurants; or Cerro de la Silla Mountain where they can admire spectacular views from its peak while exploring ruins from colonial era. Monterrey also serves as an important industrial hub for the country with many factories producing goods for both domestic market as well as export to other countries.

According to Abbreviation Finder, Mexico City is the capital of Mexico.

Neighboring countries of Mexico

• Belize
• Guatemala
• United States