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Mexico flag

Country Code

MX, MEX (ISO 3166-1)

Category

North America

Population

128,932,753

Capital

Mexico City

Area

1,964,375 km²

Currency

Mexican Peso ($, MXN)

Calling Code

+52

Official Name

United Mexican States

Subregion

North America

Languages

Spanish

Top Level Domain

.mx

Driving Side

Drive on the right

UN Status

UN Member

Highest Point

5 636 m, 18 491 ft

Lowest Point

-10 m, -33 ft

International Organization Membership

United Nations

GDP Per Capita

2018

Mexico Flag Meaning

The green, white, and red tricolor flag with the national coat of arms (eagle, cactus, and snake) in the center. Green symbolizes independence and hope, white symbolizes religious faith and purity, red symbolizes union and the blood of heroes.

Mexico Flag Colors

#006847

Green (#006847) - symbolizes independence, hope, and Mexico's nature

#FFFFFF

White (#FFFFFF) - symbolizes religious faith, purity, and unity

#C90016

Red (#CE1126) - symbolizes union and the heroic blood shed for independence

Flags often confused with Mexico

Side-by-side comparisons that explain the differences in layout, color shade and adoption year.

Frequently asked questions

What colors are on the Mexico flag?
The Mexico flag uses these colors: #006847, #FFFFFF, #C90016.
What is the country code for Mexico?
Mexico uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code MX.
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
Which continent is Mexico in?
Mexico is located in North America.

Mexico Capital

Mexico City - Capital of Mexico

Mexico City - Capital of Mexico