| Area Total | 1,964,375 sq km |
| Climate | varies from tropical to desert |
| Natural Resources | petroleum, silver, antimony, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber |
| Imports | US 46.4%, China 17.7%, Japan 4.3% (2017) – metalworking machines, steel mill products, agricultural machinery, electrical equipment, automobile parts for assembly and repair, aircraft, aircraft parts, plastics, natural gas and oil products |
| Exports | US 79.9% (2017) – manufactured goods, electronics, vehicles and auto parts, oil and oil products, silver, plastics, fruits, vegetables, coffee, cotton; Mexico is the world’s leading producer of silver |
| Government | federal presidential republic |
| Capital | Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico) |
| Population | 128,649,565 (July 2020 est.) |
| Ethnicity | mestizo (Amerindian-Spanish) 62%, predominantly Amerindian 21%, Amerindian 7%, other 10% (mostly European) (2012 est.) |
| Language | Spanish only 92.7%, Spanish and indigenous languages 5.7%, indigenous only 0.8%, unspecified 0.8% (2005) |
News about Mexico
- Puerto Peñasco tops of the list of Airbnb’s highest-rated destinations in Mexicoby MND Staff on April 3, 2025
"Arizona's Beach" in Sonora is Airbnb's highest-rated vacation destination in Mexico, followed by Los Cabos and a small mountain village in Puebla. The post Puerto Peñasco tops of the list of Airbnb’s highest-rated destinations in Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- In Guerrero, Mexico’s biggest gold producer is about to get even biggerby MND Staff on April 3, 2025
Torex Gold's Media Luna mining project supports over 1,500 local service providers and offers training and financing to local companies, the president of the state business council said. The post In Guerrero, Mexico’s biggest gold producer is about to get even bigger appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Government promises restoration plan for Maya Train environmental damageby MND Staff on April 3, 2025
Government officials said the track's builders will be responsible for funding a restoration effort that includes reforestation and improving natural migration corridors. The post Government promises restoration plan for Maya Train environmental damage appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- USMCA free trade deal ‘is still standing’: Thursday’s mañanera recappedby MND Staff on April 3, 2025
The USMCA free trade agreement "is still standing," Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard declared after Mexico avoided the brunt of the latest round of U.S. tariffs. The post USMCA free trade deal ‘is still standing’: Thursday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- What’s on in Puerto Vallarta in April?by Meagan Drillinger on April 3, 2025
From a marathon to sizzling DJ sets to savory taco fests, this month's calendar in Puerto Vallarta is so jam-packed, you’ll need a beach day just to recover. The post What’s on in Puerto Vallarta in April? appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- What’s on in Guadalajara and around Lake Chapala in April?by MND Staff on April 3, 2025
Musical tributes to Luis Miguel and Studio Ghibli and festivals for manga culture and beer make this April a month to remember in and around Guadalajara. The post What’s on in Guadalajara and around Lake Chapala in April? appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Trump announces new US tariffs on Mexican… beerby MND Staff on April 3, 2025
Mexico didn't end up on Donald Trump's "liberation day" list of enemy countries, although the U.S. did impose tariffs on a surprising Mexican item: beer in cans. The post Trump announces new US tariffs on Mexican… beer appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Meet the Mexican economist who could be the next head of UNESCOby MND Staff on April 3, 2025
Gabriela Ramos Patiño, a distinguished Mexican diplomat, would bring a strong commitment to economic and gender equality to the UN's top cultural agency. The post Meet the Mexican economist who could be the next head of UNESCO appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Amid worsening air quality, Mexico City’s mayor pledges to lower emissionsby MND Staff on April 2, 2025
As Mexico City enters its fourth environmental contingency alert since January, Mayor Clara Brugada and the private sector signed an accord to improve the city’s notoriously poor air quality. The post Amid worsening air quality, Mexico City’s mayor pledges to lower emissions appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Ecobici operator fined for failing to maintain its bike fleet in the capitalby MND Staff on April 2, 2025
Broken seats, loose chains, flat tires, faulty brakes and broken pedals are common complaints from users of Mexico City's popular public bicycle network. The post Ecobici operator fined for failing to maintain its bike fleet in the capital appeared first on Mexico News Daily
