Trivia in Mexico

National symbols

Flag: Vertical tricolor flag of green, white, and red. The white center features the national coat of arms depicting an eagle with a snake on a cactus.

Emblem: An eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake, representing Aztec creation mythology.

Trivia & facts

• Country with world's largest Spanish-speaking population.
• Silver production ranks among world's top, with Taxco silver crafts famous.
• National sport "Charrería" is competition of cattle and horse handling cowboy techniques.
• Over 100 domestic chili varieties exist, with Habanero considered hottest.
• Flag's eagle and snake are taken from Aztec founding mythology.
• Only distilled spirits made in Jalisco state and limited regions can be called Tequila.
• Metro fares among world's cheapest (around 5 pesos per ride).
• Postal code 00000 was exclusive to presidential residence "Los Pinos."
• Mexico City exceeds 2,200m altitude, occasionally reaching freezing in winter.
• UNESCO World Heritage site registrations among highest in Latin America.