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North America
United Mexican States
🗺️ Mexico City, Mexico
Capital city
📍 19.4326°, -99.1332°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalMexico City (Ciudad de Mexico)
TimezoneUTC-6 (1 hour behind Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population130.7M
Governmentfederal presidential republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsType A, B (127V)
Internet Code.mx
Internet Users81%
GDP per Capita$22,000
🌍 Geography
LocationNorth America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America, between Belize and the United States and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the United States
Size Comparisonslightly less than three times the size of Texas
Climatevaries from tropical to desert
Terrainhigh, rugged mountains; low coastal plains; high plateaus; desert
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsMestizo (Indigenous-Spanish) 62%, predominantly Indigenous 21%, Indigenous 7%, other 10% (mostly European) (2012 est.)
ReligionsCatholic 77.7%, no religion 10.6%, other Evangelical Churches 7.5%, Jehovah Witness 1.2%; less than 1 percent: Pentecostal, Seventh Day Adventist, His...
Median Age31 years
Life Expectancy74.6 years
National HolidayIndependence Day, 16 September (1810)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
A warm handshake is standard. Close friends and family often greet with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Use formal titles like Señor/Señora until invited to use first names.
Dining
Meals are social occasions meant to be enjoyed slowly. It's polite to keep hands visible on the table. Tipping 10-15% is customary at restaurants.
Key Phrases
Hello: HolaThank you: GraciasPlease: Por favorExcuse me: DisculpeHow much?: ¿Cuánto cuesta?
Destinations in Mexico
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook