Known formally as the United Mexican States, Mexico is the 5th biggest country in the Americas, spanning nearly 2 million square kilometers. Mexico can be found in North America, bordered by the United States on the north, by Guatemala and Belize on the southeast, the North Pacific Ocean on the southwest and the Sea of Cortez on the east.

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Origins of the Name Mexico

The country of Mexico derived its name from its capital city. The capital city was originally named by the Aztecs as Mexico-Tenochtitlan, which was closely related to the name of an Aztec tribe, the Mexica.

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Geography of Mexico

The country of Mexico lies in the southern area of the continent of North America. It is bordered by the United States to the north, and to the south lie Guatemala and Belize.

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Mexican Religions

In view of the fact that the Mexican constitution guarantees freedom of religion, Mexico does not have an official state religion. However, it is widely accepted idea that a vast majority of Mexicans consider themselves to be Christians.

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Languages Spoken in Mexico

The Mexican people can speak a variety of languages. There are over 60 indigenous languages in Mexico, although only 6% can speak any of it. This percentage approximately corresponds to about 6 million people in Mexico.

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Mexican Government

The government of the United Mexican States is a Presidential Federal republic. Their current constitution was established in 1917.

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