- Mexico is known for being the most populated Spanish-speaking country in the world.
- Rich in bio-diversity, Mexico is counted amongst the 17 mega-diverse countries in the world.
- Mexico ranks second in the world of ecosystems. It houses about 34 untouched ecosystems and numerous parks. It also has 17 sanctuaries and 26 protected areas for flora and fauna.
- Mexico shares its borders with the North Pacific Ocean, the United States, the Carribean Sea, Guatemala, Belize, and the Gulf of Mexico.
- Mexico City, has hosted the 19th Olympic Games in 1968. Thus far, it is the only Latin American country to do so. It was also the venue for the FIFA World Cup (in 1970 & 1986).
- Bull fighting is the National Sport of Mexico. Almost every big city of Mexico has a bullring. La Monumental, in Mexico City, is the largest bullring in the world.
- Mexican cuisine is famous world-wide for its intense flavors, colorful decoration and range of spices. Some of the popular dishes from the country are fajitas, quesadillas, enchiladas, and tacos.
- Mexico City is believed to be built over a lake. Every year, it is sinking at a rate of 6 to 8 inches because pumps are incessantly drawing out water for the city’s growing population.
- Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is the largest city in the Americas and the second largest in the world.
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