Mexico

Mexico Facts Capital: Mexico City (Distrito Federal)Government Type: Federal republicPopulation: 116,220,947Total Area: 758,445 Square Miles1,964,375 Square KilometersLocation: North America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the United States and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the United StatesLanguage: Spanish only 92.7%, Spanish and indigenous languages 5.7%, indigenous only 0.8%, unspecified 0.8%. LanguagesSpanish only 92.7%, Spanish and indigenous languages 5.7%, indigenous only 0.8%, unspecified 0.8%. Note: indigenous languages include various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional languages.   The Mexican People   The usual greeting is a handshake or a nod of the head, although a hug between friends is not uncommon. Mexicans typically stand close to each other while talking, sometimes touching their friend's clothing. Mexicans are generally very friendly and polite in their greetings. Women will often gre...

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