Mexican flag

Common misconception: the Mexican flag is not an Italian flag with an eagle in the middle. The green on the Mexican flag is darker and, according to Wikipedia, this flag has a 4:7 proportion while the Italian is 2:3. Honestly, I thought most flags had the same size.

That said, here are some facts:
Green = hope, White = faith and unity, Red = the blood of the heroes who fought for our independence.

Why the eagle? Well, legend has it that when the Aztecs were looking for a place to build their city (Tenochtitlan), they had to look for an eagle devouring a snake and that would be the spot. They found it, built the city there and several years later, alas! Mexico City.

Mexican flag being raised at Campo Marte (military field next to Los Pinos, the equivalent to the White House, presidential home/offices, etc.)

Where is Mexico?

Let's start with the beginning. Small geography lesson. Mexico is just south of the U.S. border and north of Guatemala and Belice. Gulf of Mexico on the east, Pacific Ocean on the west. Kinda hard to miss on the map with the country's odd shape.
Common misconception: Mexico is part of North America, not Central or South.
31 states, 1 Federal District (sorta what Washington D.C. is) and that is also known as Mexico City, capital of the country.
112 million "mexicanos" live in the country and an overwhelming 20 million alone in Mexico City (yeah, I know, lots of us over here).
That said, I'll try to give you the 101 of what it's like to live here (in Mexico City) and other things of places you've probably heard of or have visited (or want to) like Cancún and Acapulco, and others that you probably have no idea, but, hopefully, will find interesting.
You can also follow and contact me at @mexicowiki . Thanks for reading!

Mexico Map: FYI Cancún is in the state of Quintana Roo (blue state, furthermost on the right)