Interesting Facts about Mexico
15. The official name of for Mexico is the United Mexican States.
14. A Mexican tamale called the zacahuil is three feet long and weighs about 150 pounds.
13. Mexico introduced chocolate, corn, and chilies to the world.
12. Mexico is the world’s second-biggest producer of horsemeat. Only China beats it.
11. Mexico is home to the volcano rabbit. This is a very rare rabbit which lives near Mexican volcanoes.
10. Its capital is called Mexico City. Apart from this city there are 31 states.
9. Mexico threatened to stop buying US corn if the US didn’t buy their avocados!
8. Mexico City is built on a lake called Texcoco.
7. Mexico is the 14th largest country in the world, geographically, and the world’s 11th most populated country.
6. Mexico is home to over 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is a popular tourist destination.
5. The largest wildcat in North America is the jaguar, which can be found in Mexico's southern jungles.
4. Ten times as many people are killed from scorpion stings in Mexico.
3. The border between Mexico and the United States is the second largest border in the world.
2. The National University of Mexico is the oldest university in South America.
1. Mexico and Luxembourg are the only two countries in the world that are spelled with the letter X.
