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Mexico
Capital: Mexico CityMeet Mexico
Mexico is in Latin America & the Caribbean, and its capital is Mexico City. Study the flag in its correct proportions, then connect its design with the country's location and outline.
Outline of Mexico
Capital and coordinates
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Region
- Latin America & the Caribbean
- Latitude
- 19.43° N
- Longitude
- 99.13° W
- Country code
- MX
- Collection
- 198 destinations
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The flag of Mexico
This is the national flag of Mexico. Observe its colours, layout and symbols, then connect the design with the country's location and capital.
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Geography
Explore the geographic features that help explain Mexico.
A country between two coasts
Mexico occupies southern North America, bordering the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast. It faces the Pacific and Gulf of California in the west and the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean in the east. Its long coasts shape ports, fisheries and rainfall.
[1]A plateau framed by mountains and volcanoes
The Mexican Plateau occupies much of the interior, framed by the Sierra Madre ranges. A belt of volcanoes crosses central Mexico, and Mexico City sits in a high basin. Elevation cools places that would otherwise be much warmer at this latitude and influences cities and crops.
[1]From the dry north to the tropical south
Deserts and dry grasslands dominate much of the north, while the south and southeast include humid tropical country. Mountains intercept moist ocean air, so rainfall can differ sharply between slopes. Water supplies and farming reflect this combination of dryness, elevation and tropical heat.
[1]See Mexico's flag from another angle
Compare its shape, colours and symbols with flags from around the world.
Questions about Mexico
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
Where is Mexico?
Mexico is in Latin America & the Caribbean, at approximately 19.43° N, 99.13° W.
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