10 Interesting Facts on Mexico

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10  interesting Facts on Mexico. 

•  The World’s 13th Largest Country 

Covering almost 2 million square kilometers, Mexico is the world’s 13th largest country by size.

•  The 10th Most Populous Country On Earth

 

With a population of over 129 million people, Mexico is the 10th most populated country in the world, and the most populous Spanish-speaking nation on earth.

•  Mexico’s Official Name Is United Mexican States.

 

The official name of Mexico is  United Mexican States .

• The Land Of The Jaguar

 

The largest wildcat in North America is the jaguar, which can be found roaming the southern jungles of Mexico.

• The 4th Most Biodiverse Country On Earth

 

Mexico is the fourth most biodiverse country on the planet. With over 200,000 different species of fauna and flora, Mexico is home to 11% of all the world’s biodiversity.

 

•  The 7th Most Visited Country On Earth

 

As of 2020, Mexico is the 7th most visited country in the world, receiving 45 million international tourists in 2019. It has the 15th highest income from tourism in the world.

• Mexico is home to the world’s smallest volcano

 

The Cuexcomate volcano, which is located outside the city of Puebla, stands at just 43 feet tall!

• ‘The Day Of The Dead‘ is a National Holiday

 

In Mexico,  The Day Of The Dead, is a traditional festival widely celebrated across the country.

• Mexico City is bigger than New York City

 

In terms of scale and population, Mexico City surpasses New York City.

 

•  Mexico City is sinking by 10 inches each year!

 This is due to the fact it was built on a lake thousands of years ago. Today, the lake is part of Mexico City’s aquifer system, and demand for water is so high here, that its causing the city to sink.

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