Situated in North America, Mexico 🇲🇽 (officially United Mexican States) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 130.9 million and a total area of 1,964,375 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Mexico through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Mexico City, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Mexico located?
Geographically, Mexico belongs to North America within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 1,964,375 km², which makes it the 15th largest country or territory on Earth.
Mexico has a coastline as well as land borders with Belize, Guatemala and United States — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Mexico City, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how mexican life really works.
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Who lives in Mexico?
Around 130.9 million people live in Mexico, making it the 11th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Mexico is called a Mexican.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Mexico — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Mexico is +52. Websites from the country typically use the .mx internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Mexico are its flag, its capital Mexico City, and its approximate population of 130.9 million.
Neighbouring countries
Mexico shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Mexico
- Mexico's flag emoji is 🇲🇽 — its two-letter country code is MX and its three-letter code is MEX.
- Mexico covers 1,964,375 km², ranking 15th in the world by area.
- With about 130.9 million people, Mexico holds the 11th spot in the world population ranking.
- Mexico is a member state of the United Nations.
- Mexico shares borders with 3 countries.
Mexico — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Mexico?
- The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
- What is the population of Mexico?
- Mexico has a population of approximately 130,861,007 people, ranking 11th in the world.
- Where is Mexico located?
- Mexico is located in North America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Mexico?
- The main language spoken in Mexico is Spanish.
- What currency is used in Mexico?
- Mexico uses the Mexican peso (MXN).
