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Baja California, Mexico |
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A mountainous peninsula of western Mexico extending south-southeast between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California south of the U. S. border. It was first explored by the Spanish in the 1530's. It's capital is Mexicali. Population, 1,697,900+. |
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A country of south-central North America. Inhabited in pre-Columbian times by the Aztecs and Maya among others, Mexico was conquered by Cortez in 1521 and held by the Spanish until 1821. Mexico City is the capital and largest city, Population, 67, 395, 800+.
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