Name one state that borders Mexico? — Answer & Explanation

Official Question & Answer

Question

Name one state that borders Mexico.

✦ OFFICIAL ANSWER ✦

California; Arizona; New Mexico; Texas

Four states border Mexico: California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Name one.

The U.S.-Mexico border stretches approximately 1,954 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Texas has the longest section of the border.

These four border states have significant cultural and economic ties with Mexico, and many residents in these areas speak both English and Spanish.

💡 Interview Tip

Pick one: 'Texas' or 'California.'

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