Did you know about Mexico City?

  • Mexico City has the highest elevation of any city in North America
  • The border between Mexico and the U.S. is the second longest in the world
  • Located in Mexico, Cuexcomate is the world’s smallest volcano at just 43 feet high
  • Mexico is the world’s largest producer of salt
  • The National University of Mexico, founded in 1551, is the oldest university in North America
  • Mexico City is sinking at an average of 2.5 inches per year
  • Chocolate originated in Mexico
  • When you have finished eating in Mexico, place your knife and fork across your plate with the prongs facing down and the handles facing to the right