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Mexico — silhouette, capital and facts
Mexico is in North America and its capital is Mexico City. With about 128 million people and 1,964,375 km², it ranks 13th in area and 10th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Mexico, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Continent
- North America
- Population
- about 128 million
- Area
- 1,964,375 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Mexican peso
- Flag colors
- green, white, red
Borders
Mexico shares a land border with 3 countries: United States, Guatemala, Belize.
Fun facts about Mexico
- Mexico City was built over the lake where Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, once stood.
- The Paricutín volcano was born in a cornfield in 1943 and rose about 400 meters in its first year.
- Cacao, corn and chili peppers were domesticated or used early on by Mesoamerican peoples.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
Which continent is Mexico in?
Mexico is in North America.
Which countries border Mexico?
Mexico shares a land border with 3 countries: United States, Guatemala, Belize.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Mexico?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Mexico is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Mexico?
Mexico City was built over the lake where Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, once stood. The Paricutín volcano was born in a cornfield in 1943 and rose about 400 meters in its first year. Cacao, corn and chili peppers were domesticated or used early on by Mesoamerican peoples.
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