Mexico: flag, capital and facts
Mexico is a country in North & Central America (North America). Its capital is Mexico City. Population — 130,861,007. Area — 1,964,375 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Mexico
Green, white, and red with an eagle perched on a cactus.
The capital of Mexico — Mexico City
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. Mexico City is named almost like the country itself — Mexico.
Facts about Mexico
- Official name
- United Mexican States
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- North & Central America
- Population
- 130,861,007
- Area
- 1,964,375 km²
- Currency
- MXN ($)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 23°, -102°
How to remember the name
The nameMexico is the land of tacos, sombreros, and Aztec pyramids.
Did you know?
The eagle on a cactus on the flag is the sign the Aztecs used to choose where to build their capital.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Mexico — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of North & Central America
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