New Mexico Quiz
New Mexico is in the West. Quick facts below — then test yourself with 5 questions.
| Capital | Santa Fe |
|---|---|
| Postal abbreviation | NM |
| Nickname | The Land of Enchantment |
| Census region | West |
| Bordering states | Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas |
| Statehood | 1912 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 2,117,522 |
| Total area (sq mi) | 121,590 |
Sample questions
Q1Which region is New Mexico in?
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West
The Census Bureau places New Mexico in the West region's Mountain division, alongside other high-desert states of the interior Southwest.
Q2What is the postal abbreviation of New Mexico?
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NM
The postal abbreviation of New Mexico is NM.
Q3What is the capital of New Mexico?
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Santa Fe
Santa Fe is the state capital, while Albuquerque, farther south, is New Mexico's largest city.