a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
"Mexico is a republic located in southern North America that gained independence from Spain in 1810."
A country in North America, located south of the United States, and northwest of Guatemala and Belize from Central America. Official name: United Mexican States.
"Mexico is a vast nation in North America that sits directly south of the United States and borders Guatemala to the southeast."
The word Mexico comes from the Spanish term México, which was borrowed from Classical Nahuatl. In its original form, it served as a place name for the homeland of the Mexica people, also known as the Aztecs.