In This Story: MexicoMexico is a country in the southern portion of North America. Mexico City is its capital city and largest metropolis. Mexico became an independent nation state after the successful Mexican War of Independence against Spain in 1821. Mexico is a developing country, but has the world’s 15th-largest economy by nominal GDP and the 11th-largest by PPP, with the United States being its largest economic partner. Mexico receives a significant number of tourists every year; in 2018, it was the 6th most-visited country in the world, with 39 million international arrivals.

Source: ABC News June 20, 2023 04:39 UTC