By Contributing Writer
Mexico is formally called the United Mexican States. The capital of the country is Mexico City. Based on the 2005 census, the population reached 103,263,388 people. Mexico is located southwest of the
United States and bordered by Belize and Guatemala in the southeastern part of the country.
Largest City
Mexico is the third largest city in Latin America with Brazil and Argentina being the first two.
Spanish Language
Mexico is home to the most people who speak Spanish in the world.
Mexico City
Mexico City has a population of 25 million being one of the most populated metropolitan areas in the world.
Sports Host
In 1968, Mexico hosted the summer Olympics for the first time. The country hosted the FIFA World Champion Soccer Cup in 1970 and 1986.
Population
At the turn of the 21st century, Mexico's population reached over 100 million.
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