Facts about Mexico 🇲🇽

 ### Facts about Mexico

Geography and Nature

Official Name: United States of Mexico

- Capital: Mexico City

- Population: Approximately 129 million

- Official Language: Spanish

- Currency: Peso

-Area: 1,964,375 square kilometers

- Key Mountain Ranges: Sierra Madre Oriental (East) and Sierra Madre Occidental (West)

- Main Rivers: Rio Grande, Yaqui

- Yucatán Peninsula: Extends to the Gulf of Mexico, historically significant as the center of the Mayan civilization.

- Diverse Landscapes High mountains, deep valleys, vast northern deserts, and dense rainforests in the south and east.

- Rich Biodiversity: Home to numerous plant and animal species, from desert fauna in the north to tropical rainforests in the south and coastal wetlands.

- Migration of Species: Acts as a sanctuary for animals migrating between the Equator and the Arctic Circle.

People and Culture

- Ethnic Diversity: Many Mexicans are Mestizo, a mix of Native American and Spanish heritage.

- Artistic Heritage: Long history of artistic expression from Mayan murals to contemporary Mexican artists in various mediums.

- Sports: A rich tradition in sports, from ancient ball games to modern bullfighting and charreadas (cowboy races).

Economy and Resources

- Natural Resources: Rich in oil, silver, copper, and agricultural products.

- Economic Diversity: Strong agricultural sector, productive oil fields, a growing industrial base, and robust trade with the U.S. and Canada.

History

- Early Civilizations: Home to the Olmec, Mayan, Toltec, and Aztec civilizations, which built great cities and pyramids and made significant advancements in art and astronomy.

- Spanish Colonization: The Spanish arrived in the early 16th century, bringing diseases that decimated the Aztec population and eventually conquering the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan. Spanish rule lasted until 1821.

- Modern Sports: Mexico has a significant presence in international sports, participating in the World Cup 17 times since 1930.