Mexico part 1

United Mexican States

This country is situated in North America.

Mexico is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the United States, the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. The capital of this country is one of the biggest cities in the world and is the oldest city in North America.

The capital of Mexico- Mexico City

Area- 1 972 550 km²

Population-116 901 761 people

The head state –president Enrique Pena Nieto

Language – Spanish

Interesting facts

Rio Grande is the longest river in Mexico (3030 kilometers)

Bullfighting is really popular there, these fights start during November and finish in April. They take place in different locations, including the biggest arena in the world-Plaza Mexico.

The most popular sport there is football.

Pyramid ‘Chichen Itza’ is one of the  Seven Wonders of the World.

Above this country you can see really thick smog. Mexico is surrounded by mountains. Pollution is a huge problem there. Flue gases come out of the cars, lorries, buses, there isn't a place to escape  from it. When layers of smog fall down, children climb on the mountains, because they can't breathe elsewhere.