United Mexican States is a state located in Latin America. The capital is the largest city in Mexico City. It is the center of the economy, politics, culture and industry of the country.
Geographical position of Mexico in the world
Where is Mexico located on the world map? This state is located in the south of the mainland in North America. Near it in the southeast are Guatemala and Belize, and in the north - the United States of America. Mexico is washed from different sides by the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and two gulfs - Mexico and California.
The largest cities of the state:
- mexico city,
- Monterrey,
- merida,
- pueblo,
- Guadalajara.
There are 31 states in Mexico.
The country has many popular resorts and attractions.
Capital of Mexico City
The capital of the state of Mexico City is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, which has about 9 million people. It is built on a flat surface and surrounded by high mountains.
El Zocalo square In the center of the capital is the famous El Zocalo square . The ancient buildings of the Aztec city have been preserved here.
Three Cultures Square 
Alameda park 
Palacio de Bella Art A must see when in Mexico City Three Cultures Square which is located in the very center of the city. It has a rare archaeological zone where sculptures have been preserved. ancient tribe Aztecs. You should also definitely visit the National Palace and a large arena for bullfighting. In addition, tourists like to walk along beautiful Alameda parks and Palacio de Bella Art .
The popular resort of Cancun
Cancun is especially popular with tourists from different countries. The resort is rich in picturesque nature, snow-white beaches, clear blue water and beautiful female representatives.
Tourists from all over the world love this area not only because of the luxurious beach places. Cancun offers a wide range of leisure activities. Huge shopping malls serve daily a large number of tourists and local residents. Active activities include fishing, diving and boarding on the surface of the water. In hotels and beauty centers, travelers are waiting for massages, spa treatments and other services.
For lovers of excursions, they offer a walk through the wild jungle. In the evening, tourists can have fun in nightlife.
The port city of Acapulco
The port city of Acapulco is known throughout the world. This is a popular holiday destination in Mexico, where every year great amount tourist groups from different countries. Travelers are attracted by the wonderful mild climate, amazing beaches and vibrant nightlife. Discos in Acapulco are famous all over the world. Here you can see the performances of famous DJs and famous musical groups. Acapulco is rightly called the night capital of Mexico.
On the territory of the old city you can sunbathe on the beaches Caleta and Pi de la Cuesta. They are perfect for family vacation. It is also very popular among travelers, which is located in a prestigious area of \u200b\u200bthe city.
Acapulco is always ready for the arrival of tourists. There is a well-developed hotel and catering business. Local hotels meet international standards and are suitable for the most demanding guests.
What is the best time of year to travel to Mexico?
The best time to travel to Mexico is the dry season. It lasts from November to April. However, the tourist flow does not subside from May to September, when tropical rains and storms hit the country.
Divers prefer to go to Mexico from December to March, and lovers of excursions - from December to April.
As you can see on the map to the left of the text, Mexico is in North America, just south of the United States. In the west it is bounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean, and in the east by the Caribbean Sea and the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. To the east of it is also Cuba and the Caribbean.Mexico is a fairly large country. Its area is more than 1972 thousand sq. km. However, in terms of the size of its territory, it is significantly inferior to its North American neighbors - Canada and the United States.
According to another classification, Mexico is classified as Central (Latin) America because of its cultural and geographical proximity to this region. This can be seen by looking at the map of the region (everything below Mexico on the map is Latin America). This argument is supported by the fact that Mexico, like other countries in Latin America, speaks mainly Spanish. However, according to the rules of geography, it would still be correct to consider Mexico as a North American state.
South of Mexico are such Central American states as Guatemala and Belize.
All of Central (Latin) America mostly speaks Spanish.
Geographical map of Mexico:
Political map of Mexico:
(save this map on your computer to view it in higher resolution). 
Mexico is a state occupying the southern region in North America with a total area of 1,972,550 km²., In terms of territory, it is included in the world's 20 major countries, ranking thirteenth in the ranking. The state also includes a number of islands occupying an island area of about 6 thousand square kilometers, located in the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and California, as well as the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Countries bordering Mexico: USA - from the north, Guatemala and Belize - from the southeast. The coast of the country on the western side with the Gulf of California cutting deep into the Pacific waters, and on the eastern side - waters caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, forming a coastline that has a length of more than 9 thousand km.
The longest river is the Rio Grande, which forms the headwaters in the US state of Colorado and carries water to the Gulf of Mexico, defining naturally border separating the US and Mexico. The largest among the lakes is the freshwater lake Chapala.
The predominant part of the country's relief is mountainous with a fairly high degree of volcanic activity. Among the mountain peaks is the highest point - the peak of Orizaba, rising to almost 5700 meters. Basically, most of the territory is covered by the ridges of the Mexican Highlands and the active volcanoes of the Transverse Volcanic Sierra and Sierra Madre.
The north of the country has a subtropical climate, while the southern part is characterized by a tropical climate.
Detailed map of Mexico in Russian. To enlarge the map, just click on it.
One of the most diverse and interesting countries in the world for tourists is. It captivates anyone with its scenery, distinctive culture and many beaches, some of which are among the top five in the world!
This country is doubly surprising: on the one hand, its beautiful resorts are ideal for beach lovers, and on the other hand, for those who want to look at the ruins of ancient buildings or various historical monuments. So, having rested in such resorts as Puerto Vallarta or Cancun, you will bring a golden tan with you, but after seeing, for example, Teotihuacan or the Museum of Underwater Sculptures, you will certainly want to return to this country again and again.
Mexican cuisine, crystal waters of the beaches, diving, tropical nature, five-star hotels - this is not the whole list of the best advantages of Mexico. This is a truly amazing, colorful and unforgettable country that will give you only the most positive emotions!
Mexico on the world map
Below is an interactive map of Mexico in Russian from Google. You can move the map to the right and left, up and down with the mouse, as well as change the scale of the map with the "+" and "-" icons, which are located at the bottom right side of the map, or with the mouse wheel. In order to find out where Mexico is located on the world map, zoom out the map even further in the same way.
In addition to a map with the names of objects, you can look at Mexico from a satellite if you click on the switch "Show satellite map» in the lower left corner of the map.
Below is another map of Mexico. To see the map in full size click on it and it will open in a new window. You can also print it out and take it with you on the go.
You were presented with the most basic and detailed maps of Mexico, which you can always use to find the object of interest to you or for any other purpose. Happy travels!
Mexico is located in the central part of America and has a long border with. Other neighbors of the state - and, the western coast is washed by the Gulf of California of the Pacific Ocean, the eastern - by the Gulf of Mexico of the Caribbean Sea. Although a significant part of Mexico is located in North America, geographically it belongs to the Central part of two continents, and geopolitically it is considered a North American territory. On an area of almost 2 million sq. km, including the island part (6,000 sq. km), is home to more than 121 million people, mostly mestizos and Indians.
From north to south, Mexican lands are crossed by two mountain ranges that continue the Rocky Mountains - the Sierra Madre East and the Sierra Madre West. The Sierra Nevada volcanic belt stretches across the country. Another ridge is located in the south and is also called the Sierra Madre. Such an abundance of mountains determines the elevated location of central Mexico and the north of the country. In the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt, mountains differ in height, such as the peak of Orizaba (5,700 m), the famous Popocatepetl (5,462 m), Istaxiual (5,296 m) and Nevado de Toluca (4,577 m). In the valley between them are the three largest cities - the capital of Mexico City, Toluca de Lerdo and Puebla de Zaragoza.
The Mexican tropics and subtropics are quite arid, with more rainfall in the southern highlands. There is no heat in the mountains - in summer the air warms up to +15 °С, and in winter it is cool - +2 °С. On the southern coast in summer and winter + 20–28 ° С, on the plains it is several degrees warmer.