United Mexican States
Estados Unidos MexicanosFacts and Figures
 Location
Middle America
Bordered By United
States, Guatemala, Belize
Total Area 761,607 sq
mi (1,972,552 sq km)
Greatest Distance N-S 1,250 mi (2,012 km)
Greatest Distance E-W 1,900 mi (3,060 km)
Coastline 6,320 mi (10,170 km)
Highest Point Volcan Pico de Orizaba; 18,701 ft
(5,700 m)
Lowest Point Laguna Salada; -33 ft (-10 m)
Natural Resources petroleum, silver,
copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber
Nationality Mexican
Population (July 2009 est) 111,211,789
Largest Cities Mexico City, Guadelajara
Ethnic Groups mestizo,
Amerindian, white
Religions Roman Catholic, Protestant
Languages Spanish, Mayan, Nahuatl
Capital Mexico City
Form of Government federal republic
Present Constitution Adopted February 5,
1917
Chief of State President Felipe de Jesus
Calderon Hinojosa (since December 1, 2006)
Head of Government President Felipe de Jesus
Calderon Hinojosa (since December 1, 2006)
Cabinet Cabinet appointed by the President
Legislature bicameral National Congress
(Congreso de la Union)
Judiciary Supreme Court of Justice (Suprema
Corte de Justicia de la Nacion)
Local Administration 31 states and 1 federal
district
Currency Mexico Peso
Per Capita Income $12,500
Industries food and beverages, tobacco,
chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles,
clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism
Agricultural Products corn, wheat, soybeans,
rice, beans, cotton, coffee, fruit, tomatoes; beef,
poultry, dairy products; wood products
Export Commodities manufactured goods,
oil and oil products, silver, fruits, vegetables, coffee,
cotton
Import Commodities
 Independence Achieved September
16, 1810
From Spain
National Holiday Independence Day;
September 16
Flag three equal vertical bands of
green, white, and red; the coat of arms is centered in
the white band
United
States
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