PopulationWith a population of 119,713,203 as of 2014, Mexicois the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world, the second-most populous country in Latin America after Portuguese-speaking Brazil, and the second in North America, after the United States.

CapitalMexico City, officially known asMxico, D. F.or simplyD. F.) is thefederal district(distrito federal), capital of Mexicoand seat of the federal powers of the union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the31 Mexican statesbut belongs to the federation as a whole. Mexico City is the country's largest city as well as its most important political, cultural, educational and financial center.

CurrencyTheMexican peso is the currencyofMexico. Modernpesoanddollar currencies have a common origin in the 15th19th centurySpanish dollar, most continuing to useits sign, "$". The Mexican peso is the 8th most traded currency in the world, the third most traded currency originating from theAmericas

HistoryThehistory ofMexico, a country located in the southern portion ofNorth America, covers a period of more than three millennia. First populated more than 13,000 years ago,[1]the territory had complexindigenouscivilizations beforebeing conquered by the Spanishin the 16th century. The Aztec capital ofTenochtitlanbecame the Spanish capitalMexico City, which was and remains the most populous city in Mexico.CustomsMexican culture encompasses a broad range of fascinating customs and traditions. The Roman Catholic Church is a fundamental part of many Mexican people's life, as too is the family unit. The celebration known as 'La Quinceaera' is widely practiced in Mexican culture. Light-hearted, entertaining and emblematic Mexican custom is the Piata.Touristic area #1Acapulcois the original Mexican resort town which came into prominence by the 1950s as a getaway for Hollywood stars and millionaires.

Touristic area #2Tulumis situated on the east coast of the Yucatn Peninsula. It once served as the major port of the Mayan city of Coba.

Touristic area #3Chichen Itza is the largest of the Maya cities in the Yucatan Peninsula and one of Mexicos most visited tourist destinations.

Landmark #1Castillo de Chapultepec is a castle built on top of Chapultepec Hill in Mexico City. Chapultepec is Nhuatl and means "at the grasshopper hill. The structure itself has been used for several different purposes throughout its history, some of these include an Imperial and Presidential home, observatory, military academy, and in its present state a museum. It is the only castle located in North America that was ever occupied by European sovereigns.

Landmark #2El ngel de la Independencia is a victory column located on a roundabout over Paseo de la Reforma in downtown Mexico City. It is referred to most often by its shortened name, El ngel. Its official name is Columna de la Independencia.

FoodThis popular traditional breakfast dish features lightly fried corn tortillas cut into quarters and topped with green or red salsa (the red is slightly spicier). Scrambled or fried eggs and pulled chicken are usually added on top, as well as cheese and cream.Chilaquiles are often served with a healthy dose offrijoles(refried beans).

ReligionThere is no official religion in Mexico, as the constitution guarantees separation of church and state. However, more than nine-tenths of the population are at least nominally affiliated with Roman Catholicism.