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The flag of Mexico consists of three vertical stripes, and the Mexico flag colors comprise of green, white and red color. Mexico flag history quotes that the present Mexico National Flag was officially adopted on 16 September, in 1968. In the middle of the National Flag of Mexico, on the white band there is the National Coat of Arms, that features an eagle holding a snake in its beak and perching on a cactus that has risen from a rock above a lake. The Coat of Arms in the Mexico flag is associated with the legend of Mexico 's origin. Mexico flag information states that the Mexico flag ratio is 4:7. The present Law of National Symbols, Law on The National Arms, Flag, and Anthem that govern the use of national flag have been in existence since 1984. The current national flag, is also used as the Mexican naval ensign by ships registered in Mexico.

Official Name: Estados Unidos Mexicanos

Capital: Mexico City

Location: In the southern part of the North American continent bounded by the U S A the pacific Ocean Guatemala Belize and the Gulf of Mexico Mexican territory includes also the islands of Tiburon Guadalupe Cedros Kas Tres Marias and Revilla Gigedo.

Area: 1,972,550 Sq. Km.

Official Languages: Spanish

National Flag: Three vertical strips of green whit red with the national arms in the center.

Flag Ratio: 4:7

National Anthem: Mexicanos al grito de Guerra Mexicans to the War Cry (1854)