National Symbols of Mexico

Last updated on March 18th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

Mexico is a country in North America. The official name of Mexico is the United Mexican States. It shares borders with 3 countries: the United States of America, Guatemala, and Belize. The people of Mexico are called Mexicans. The country is in 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 States.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Mexico include 56 Amerindian and diverse foreign ethnic groups.

Aeroméxico is the national airline of Mexico. The national colors of the country are green, white, and red. The emoji flag of the country is 🇲🇽, and the ISO code is MEX.

Mexico is known for its spicy cuisine, festive drinks, and some of the best beach destinations in the world. The national dish of Mexico is Mole Poblano. Tequila, in addition to being a traditional beverage, is one of the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Mexico is Marimba.

The country has the time zone UTC−8 to −5 followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Mexico is divided into 31 Estados and 1 autonomous city. The capital of the country is Mexico City, which is also the largest city in Mexico.

The literacy rate in Mexico is 94.9%.

The country’s total area is 1,972,550 km² (761,610 sq mi), and the total population is 128,932,753. The country’s average elevation is 1,111 m (3,645 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; High, rugged mountains; low coastal plains; high plateaus; desert. The country’s usual climate varies from tropical to desert.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Mexico has 9,330 km of coastline.

The Mexican Peso serves as the national unit of currency, and the Bank of Mexico is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Mexico is .mx and the country code is +52. Golden eagle is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. Museo Nacional de Antropología serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. Museo Nacional de Antropología is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Mexico is the Huipil, and 16 September is designated as National Day. In Mexico, the majority of the population practices Christianity, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Mexico has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. The Golden eagle is the national bird and the national animal of Mexico. The national flower is Dahlia, whereas the national tree of Mexico is the Montezuma Baldcypress, and the highest peak is Pico de Orizaba.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Mexico is Quetzalcoatl.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Mexico and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Charrería is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poets of Mexico are Ramón López Velarde and Octavio Paz.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is the founder of Mexico. The country’s national anthem was written by Francisco González Bocanegra, and composed by Jaime Nunó.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Mexico is Mausoleum of Illustrious People. The country’s national hero is Benito Pablo Juárez García.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Monumento a la Independencia is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Mexico is a member of the Organization of American States (OAS), and United Nations (UN). Mexico collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “A World of Its Own”, and Andrés Manuel López Obrador is the President.

Mexico has declared Spanish as the country’s official language.

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Country information

Former name(s)	New Spain
Official name(s)	United Mexican States
Alternative name(s)	Estados Unidos Mexicanos (official, Spanish)
Regional location	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 States
Country name etymology	Unknown
Climate	Varies from tropical to desert
Terrain	High, rugged mountains; low coastal plains; high plateaus; desert
Population	128,932,753
National Day	16 Sep 1810
Language(s)	Spanish
Religion	Christianity, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism
Country code	+52
Literacy rate	94.9%
Currency	Mexican Peso
Capital city	Mexico City
ISO	MEX
Domain(TLD)	.mx
Ethnicity	56 Amerindian and diverse foreign ethnic groups
Head of government	President
Nationality	Mexican
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	1,972,550 km² (761,610 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC−8 to −5
Average elevation	1,111 m (3,645 ft)
Coastline	9,330 Km
Mains electricity	127 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Mexico

Motto of Mexico

No official motto

National animal of Mexico

The National animal of Mexico is Golden Eagle

National flower of Mexico

The National flower of Mexico is Dahlia. Botanical name is Dahlia.

National bird of Mexico

The National bird of Mexico is Golden eagle

Rest of the National symbols of Mexico 👇

Neighbouring countries of Mexico

Mexican Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

The road to hell is strewn with roses.

If it does not stink, it is not a foot.

Never ask God to give you anything; ask Him to put you where things are.

The envious never give praise, they only take it in.

We are all made of the same clay, but not from the same mold.

He who assists everybody assists nobody.

One timely shout is better than constant talk.

He who doesn’t speak will get no help from God.

Duty before devotion.

Everyone makes firewood of a fallen tree.

Necessity is a great teacher.

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