This document provides a summary of key information about Mexico, including: - Mexico has a population of over 113 million people and its capital and largest city is Mexico City with over 8.8 million residents. - It has a federal republic government and a population that is mostly Mestizo or mixed Amerindian-Spanish descent who predominantly speak Spanish and practice Catholicism. - Mexico has struggled with poverty issues, with over half the population living below the poverty line and over 10% in extreme poverty, despite government efforts in recent decades to reduce poverty.

1. MexicoCountry Profile

2. General InformationFormal Name: United Mexican States

3. Capital: Mexico City with a population estimated at 8.8 million in 2008

4. Major Cities: The Greater Mexico City metropolitan area, Ecatepec de Morelos (1.8 million residents), Netzahualcoyotl (1.2 million), Guadalajara (1.6 million), Puebla (1.3 million), Ciudad Juarez (1.2 million), Tijuana (1.1 million), and Monterrey

5. (1.1 million).

6. Independence: September 16, 1810

7. Public Holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1); Constitution Day (February 5); Birthday of Benito Juarez (March 21); International Labor Day (May 1); Independence Day (September 16); Discovery of America (October 12); Anniversary of the Revolution (November 20); Christmas (December 25); and New Year’s Eve (December 31).General InformationPopulation: 113,724,226 million (July 2011 est.)

8. Median age: total: 27.1 years (2011 est.)

9. Population growth rate: 1.102% (2011 est.)