Flag of Mexico (GIF)

The waving flag of Mexico (Animated GIF)

The flag of Mexico (Spanish: Bandera de México) is a tricolor design consisting of three vertical stripes: green on the left, white in the middle, and red on the right. The green stripe represents hope and independence; the white symbolizes purity and religion (Roman Catholic religion); and the red embodies the blood shed by the country's heroes in defense of freedom. In the center of the white stripe, there is the Mexican national coat of arms, which features an eagle perched on a cactus with a serpent in its beak, a scene derived from Aztec mythology and representing the founding of Mexico City on the site of Tenochtitlan. The flag of Mexico is a powerful symbol of the country's history, culture, and struggle for independence.

Proportion:	4:7
Adopted:	September 16, 1968
Designed by:	Agustin de Iturbide (original version), Francisco Eppens Helguera
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇲🇽

The coat of arms of Mexico on a waving white flag

The coat of arms of Mexico is a highly symbolic emblem featuring an eagle perched atop a prickly pear cactus, gripping a snake in its beak and talon. This iconic image has its roots in Aztec legend, as it was believed to be the sign that the Aztecs should establish their capital, Tenochtitlan, which later became Mexico City. The eagle, symbolizing strength and valor, represents the Mexican people, while the cactus signifies the challenging terrain of Mexico. The snake, often associated with Quetzalcoatl, the god of wisdom, symbolizes both the triumph over adversity and the coexistence of opposing forces. The wreath of oak and laurel leaves encircling the eagle represents victory and glory. Together, the elements of the Mexican coat of arms symbolize the nation's history, resilience, and the spirit of its people.

The Mexico flag is waving on a flagpole rising from the globe.

Mexico, officially known as the US Mexican States, is a federal republic in the south of North America. Its capital is Mexico City, and its population is about 130.3 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Belize, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, and the United States.

The waving vertical flag of Mexico (Animated GIF)

COUNTRY PROFILE
Capital and largest city:	Mexico City
Other major cities:	Guadalajara, Monterrey
Language:	Spanish
Region:	Central America
Ethnic groups:	62% Mestizo, 7% Amerindian, 31% Other
Religions:	83% Catholic, 7% Protestant, 2% Other Christian, 5% Non-religious, 0.2% Other, 3% Unspecified
Nationality name:	Mexican
Area:	1,972,550 km² (761,610 sq mi)
Population:	130.3 million (2021)
Country codes:	MX, MEX (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.mx
Calling code:	+52