Map of Mexico, Flag Facts, and Places to Visit

Mexico is bordered by various countries on all four sides of the country. Towards the north of the country is the United States, the south and west of the country is bordered by the Pacific Ocean.

Mexico is known to be the fifth largest country in the Americas that has a size  of 2,000,000 square kilometres. With this area, the population is approximately 129 million in Mexico.

The Mexico country is an entire federation that consists of a total of 31 states inside along with Mexico City. Mexico City is the largest city inside the federation and is also the one with the most population.

The country is divided into tropical as well as temperate zones because of the tropic of Cancer. Primarily, the climate of Mexico is tropical which has a rainy season as well as a dry season.

The appearance of the flag of Mexico is very unique. It consists of three horizontal stripes. The colours of the strips from left to right are green, white and red.

This central emblem is known as the Mexican coat of arms which is the symbol of an eagle who is sitting on a cactus. The three colours that have been used in the flag are the colours of the Mexican army. 

The different coloured stripes that have been included in the flag symbolise different things, for instance, the first strip which is of green colour symbolises the independence movement. Such values in the flag like freedom and independence instigate nationalism and patriotism in the people of the country. 

The white stripe which is in the centre represents the purity of the Catholic faith. While the red stripe in the flag symbolises the blood that has been spilled by the heroes of the country.

While the coat of arms that is in the centre of the flag is of utmost significance as it resembles the traditions and heritage of the country.

Among the beautiful places and attractions that Mexico has to offer, one of them is Cozumel. It is an island located in the Caribbean Sea towards the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

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