Mexico
Mexico City · Mexico & Central America
The most populous Spanish-speaking country — home of mariachi, mole, and the Day of the Dead.
Snapshot
Mexico is by far the largest Spanish-speaking nation, with roughly 130 million people. Its Spanish is clear and widely understood — it's the accent most often used for Latin American film dubbing ("español neutro"). Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, three centuries of Spanish rule, and a vibrant modern culture all live side by side.
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Population
- ~130 million
- Currency
- Mexican peso (MXN)
- Language
- Spanish (official de facto) + 68 recognized Indigenous languages
Did you know?
- ✨Mexico has the largest Spanish-speaking population of any country on Earth.
- ✨Chocolate, chili peppers, corn, and tomatoes were all first domesticated here.
- ✨Mexican cuisine is on UNESCO's list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- ✨The country officially recognizes 68 Indigenous languages besides Spanish.