Formation
September 16, 1810
Mexico
Capital
Mexico City
Population
126 million (2020)
Mexico
About
Mexico is bordered to the north by the United States. The Spanish developed a colonial economy in Mexico in the 16th century. Corn is a staple ingredient in Mexican cuisine. The country is famous for beaches such as Cancun and Puerto Vallarta.
Trivia
One of the country's most famous archaeological sites is Chichen Itza in the state of Yucatán. The site's step-pyramid was built by the Maya civilization sometime between the 8th and 12th centuries AD.
