Mexico
United Mexican States
People: Mexican
Mexico is Latin America's second-largest economy, known for ancient Maya and Aztec sites, its cuisine and Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. Mexico is located in North America and has a population of around 130.6 million. Its capital city is Mexico City, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
By the numbers, Mexico is the 10th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 1.63% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 13th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 66 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Mexico — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | United Mexican States |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Mexico City |
| Continent | North America |
| Region | North America |
| Population | 130,575,786 |
| Area | 1,964,375 km² |
| Currency | Mexican peso (MXN) $ |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +52 |
| Internet TLD | .mx |
| Timezones | UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 911 |
| ISO Code | MX / MEX |
| Borders | Belize, Guatemala, United States |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mexico
What is the capital and currency of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City and the currency is the Mexican peso (MXN), symbol $.
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
What currency does Mexico use?
Mexico uses the Mexican peso (MXN, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Mexico?
The official language of Mexico is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Mexico?
The international dialling code for Mexico is +52.
What side of the road does Mexico drive on?
Mexico drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Mexico
Belize
Guatemala
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