Mexico

Mexico, officially the United Mexican States is a federal republic in the southernmost portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico. Covering almost 2,000,000 square kilometres (770,000 sq mi), the nation is the fifth largest country in the Americas by total area and the 13th largest independent state in the world.

With an estimated population of over 120 million people, the country is the eleventh most populous state and the most populous Spanish-speaking state in the world, while being the second most populous nation in Latin America after Brazil. Mexico is a federation comprising 31 states and Mexico City, a special federal entity that is also the capital city and its most populous city. Other metropolises in the state include Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Toluca, and Tijuana.

Key Cities

 * Mexico City

Residents

 * Maria Gonzales (1910-2006) - One of the founders of the Santa Fe Headquarters. Gonzales was born in Mexico City and lived there until she was 16.

Notable Events

 * January 3, 1910 - Maria Gonzales is born in Mexico City.