New Mexico is ranked 15th in size among 50 states in the US. It is located in the western north-central US and covers a total area of , 77,355 sq mi (200,349 sq km) of which 76,644 sq mi (198,508 sq km) is covered by land and 711 sq mi (1,841 sq km) by inland water. New Mexico extends about 415 mi (668 km) E-W and 205 mi (330 km) N-S.

New Mexico is bordered on the North by South Dakota; on the East by Iowa and Missouri; on the South by Kansas and Colorado; and on the West by Colorado and Wyoming. The state's geographic center is in Custer County, 10 mi (16 km) NW of Broken Bow.

The Land of Enchantment, New Mexico offers its visitors an array of attractive tourist destinations within the state. Mountains, deserts, forests, and lakes – New Mexico has lots to offer its tourists. Enchanting museums, beautiful parks and ancient monuments are some of the important attractions of New Mexico. Most popular attractions include Carlsbad Caverns Carlsbad Cavern, Chaco Canyon Historic Park, and International UFO Museum, Roswell. New Mexico also offers endless recreational opportunities like hiking, biking, ice skating and various water sports. You can go scuba diving at Santa Rosa, 114 miles east of Albuquerque, ice skating at Eagle Rock Lake or skiing at Sandia Peak. Some of the must visit tourist spots are Aztec Ruins National Monument, White Sands National Monument, and Chaco Culture National Historical Park. La Mesilla Mesilla ("Little Tableland") is the best-known and most visited historical community in Southern New Mexico Explore the fascinating landscape while relaxing in the several hot springs in and around New Mexico. If bird watching is your passion, then the best place to be in is the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.