Mexico, officially known as the United Mexican States, is a country located in North America. It serves as the northernmost nation in Latin America, sharing land borders with the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast. The country also maintains maritime boundaries with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east.
Covering a total area of 1,972,550 km2, Mexico is the thirteenth-largest country in the world by land area. As of 2026, it has a population exceeding 134 million people, making it the tenth-most populous country globally and home to the largest number of native Spanish speakers. The capital city, Mexico City, is the nation's largest urban center and ranks among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world.