Americas/North America
Mexico
Mexico City
130.6 Mio
1 964 375 km²
Mexican peso
Coastal
Spanish
Historical Events
1521 - Spanish Colonization Begins
Spanish forces defeated the Aztec Empire, establishing New Spain.
1810 - Mexican War of Independence Starts
The conflict began, leading to the end of Spanish rule in Mexico.
1821 - Mexican War of Independence Ends
The war concluded with the creation of the First Mexican Empire.
1848 - Mexican-American War Ends
Mexico lost nearly half its territory to the United States.
1857 - Constitution of 1857
Liberal reforms in the constitution led to civil war and foreign intervention.
1867 - End of Second Mexican Empire
Emperor Maximilian I was overthrown by Republican forces.
1910 - Mexican Revolution Begins
The revolution aimed at overthrowing the long dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz.
1920 - Mexican Revolution Ends
The revolution concluded, leading to the adoption of the 1917 Constitution.
1994 - NAFTA Signed
The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed, promoting trade with the US and Canada.