| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | MXISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | MEXISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | Mexico CityGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | North AmericaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | MexicoCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | United Mexican StatesCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | MexicoCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | name may derive from one of the Nahuatl (Aztec) names for the capital city, Metztlixihtlico, which probably meant "the center of the moon;" alternatively, it may come from Mexica, the original name of the Aztec peopleCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Federal presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 16 September 1810 (declared independence from Spain); 27 September 1821 (recognized by Spain)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 16 September (1810)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Claudia SHEINBAUM Pardo (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | MXNISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Mexican PesoISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 32ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
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| Historical overview | "Research completed June 1996." Supercedes the 1985 ed. of Mexico : a country study, edited by James D. Rudolph. Includes bibliographical references (p. 353-381) and index. Also available in digital form.LoC FRD Country Studies [2026] |
| National symbols | golden eagle, dahliaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Himno Nacional Mexicano" (National Anthem of Mexico); lyrics/music: Francisco Gonzalez BOCANEGRA/Jaime Nuno ROCA; history: adopted 1943CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | green, white, redCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: yes; citizenship by descent only: yes; dual citizenship recognized: not specified; residency requirement for naturalization: 5 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
name may derive from one of the Nahuatl (Aztec) names for the capital city, Metztlixihtlico, which probably meant "the center of the moon;" alternatively, it may come from Mexica, the original name of the Aztec people
description: three equal vertical bands of green (left side), white, and red; Mexico's coat of arms (an eagle with a snake in its beak, perched on a cactus) is centered in the white band meaning: green stands for hope, joy, and love; white for peace and honesty; red for hardiness, bravery, strength, and valor
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
