| United Mexican States (Estados Unidos Mexicanos) |
| Capital: Mexico City (Distrito Federal) |
| Area: 1,972,550 sq km |
| Border countries: Belize 250 km, Guatemala 962 km, US 3,141 |
| Lowest point: Laguna Salada -10 m |
| Highest point: Volcan Pico de Orizaba 5,700 m |
| Population: 103,400,165 (July 2002 est.) |
| Growth rate: 1.47% (2002 est.) |
| Ethnic groups: mestizo (Amerindian-Spanish) 60%, Amerindian or predominantly Amerindian 30%, white 9%, other 1% |
| Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 89%, Protestant 6%, other |
| Languages: Spanish, various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional indigenous languages |
| Links: CIA factbook about Mexico Mexico Nature |