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
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Dive into the numbers behind the success story as we examine data that shows Los Cabos' meteoric rise. The post Tourism trends in Los Cabos 2025: The year in graphs appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 13thby MND Plus on July 12, 2025
Chocolate, con men and the CONCACAF Gold cup: Have you been following the news in Mexico this week? The post The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 13th appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- The awkward truth behind Mexico City’s ‘Anti-gentrification”‘ protestsby Sarah DeVries on July 12, 2025
Were last week's anti-gentrification protests targeting the right people? Sarah DeVries takes a look. The post The awkward truth behind Mexico City’s ‘Anti-gentrification”‘ protests appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- MND Tutor | Traditionsby MND Plus on July 12, 2025
Fight a jaguar for rain and marry a caiman for peace, Mexico's wonderful world of traditions takes the spotlight this week as we learn Spanish together. The post MND Tutor | Traditions appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- American Airlines announces new flights from US to Mexico City and Querétaroby MND Staff on July 12, 2025
The Mexico City-Chicago route will begin year-round operations starting Oct. 26. The post American Airlines announces new flights from US to Mexico City and Querétaro appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Canada tariffs and Mexican artificial intelligence research: Friday’s mañanera recappedby MND Staff on July 11, 2025
The president's perspective on the latest Trump tariffs, plans for a National Artificial Intelligence Lab and La Malinche were themes at Friday's presser. The post Canada tariffs and Mexican artificial intelligence research: Friday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán pleads guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges in the USby MND Staff on July 11, 2025
Guzmán also admitted to overseeing the production and smuggling of fentanyl and other drugs as part of his plea deal. The post Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán pleads guilty to drug trafficking and organized crime charges in the US appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Sheinbaum promises more resources for consulates after ‘unjust’ ICE raids in Californiaby MND Staff on July 11, 2025
The military-style immigration raids on two California farms on Thursday drew sharp criticism and a pledge to action from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The post Sheinbaum promises more resources for consulates after ‘unjust’ ICE raids in California appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Government ‘Wellness Chocolate’ is coming soon to a store near youby MND Staff on July 11, 2025
The quintessentially Mexican treat has been venerated since pre-Columbian times. Now the government's in the chocolate game, recognizing a sure-fire favorite when they see one. The post Government ‘Wellness Chocolate’ is coming soon to a store near you appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Del Toro is at it again: Mexican star cyclist edges toward first place in the Tour of Austriaby MND Staff on July 11, 2025
After winning another stage of the Austrian cycling race, the Baja California native is now second in the overall standings. The post Del Toro is at it again: Mexican star cyclist edges toward first place in the Tour of Austria appeared first on Mexico News Daily