Mexico achieved independence on the 16th of September, 1810.
Located in Middle America, Mexico borders the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.
Its size is slightly less than three times the size of Texas.
The population as of July 2004 is:
:104,959,594
The languages spoken are Spanish, Mayan and other indigenous languages.
The system of government is that is a federal republic.
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.