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Mexico has various ethinal groups, and the constitution defines the country to be a "pluricultural nation". Mestizos (people of European and Amerindian ancestry) make up the largest group, with about 60–75% of the population. The percentage of Amerindians, called indigenous peoples (indígenas) in Mexico, is estimated to be between 11% (pure Amerindian) and 30% (predominantly Amerindian). Europeans make up 10–15% of the population, mostly descendants of the first Spanish settlers, although many have German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Irish, Polish, Romanian, Russian and British ancestry. Mexico has a number of Middle Eastern immigrants, mostly from Lebanon and Turkey, as well as a number of immigrants from China, Japan, the Philippines and Korea. Afro-Mexicans, mostly of mixed ancestry, live in the coastal areas of Veracruz, Tabasco and Guerrero. The most commonly spoken language is Spanish, but indigenous languages are also considered "national languages" and are protected by law.
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Couple sitting on the Zocalo in Mexico City | 
Family in Mexico City | 
Women in Mexico City |
Mexican woman with hat | 
Man in on Zocalo square in Mexico City | 
Mexican men chatting |
Young people on Zocalo square | 
Mexican family on Zocalo square | 
Women and child in Mexico City |
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