Mexico

Mexico is home to jaguars, pumas, iguanas, manta rays, sea turtles, monkeys, parrots and many more animals.

Chocolate originally comes from Mexico.

Xoloitzcuintli is the national dog.

Hot Chocolate was considered a sacred drink among the Aztecs.

The colors of the Mexican flag are green, white and red.

The official name of for Mexico is the United Mexican States.

Mexico is the 11th most populated country in the world  with around 117 million people (as of July 2012).

Mexico is the 14th largest country by land area.

There are 31 states in Mexico as well as the capital city (Mexico  City).

Mexico is home to over 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is a  popular tourist destination.