| Mexico, a republic in North America, is officially | | | | for nearly 111 million people which make it rank |
| known as United Mexican States. It is surrounded | | | | 11th in the world in terms of population. Mexico |
| by United States on the south and by the Pacific | | | | has been the land of many great civilizations like |
| Ocean in south and west. Belize, Guatemala and | | | | the Mayas, the Olmecs, the Toltecs and the |
| the Caribbean Sea lie on its southeast. In the east | | | | Aztecs. Ã It was conquered by Spain in 1521 |
| it has the Gulf of Mexico. It covers an area of | | | | and gained independence in 1821. More than 90 |
| around two million square kilometers, making it the | | | | percent of the population speaks Spanish. The |
| fifth biggest country in America and 14th largest | | | | country displays a unique blend of culture of |
| nation in the world. It serves asà a home | | | | pre-Hispanic era and culture of Spain. |