Mexico at a Glance

Country:  United Mexican States
Government:  Federal Republic with two legislative houses
Population: 111.2 million
Area:  761,600 miles² (1,972,550 km²); slightly less than three times the size of Texas
Terrain: high, rugged mountains; low coastal plains; high plateaus; desert
Major language(s): Spanish, Indian languages
Major religion(s):  97% Roman Catholic
Capital & population: Mexico City, 19.7 million (metro area)
Monetary unit: MXN (Mexican Pesos)