Major Cities
The major cities in Mexico include: Mexico City (capital), Guadalajara, Monterrey and Puebla. Popular tourist destinations include Acapulco and Cancun, among others. See more »
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Mexico borders the southern United States, Guatemala and Belize. Its terrain is extremely varied from coastal plains to rugged mountain ranges, with more than 10% of the planet's biodiversity.
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Physical Features
Mexico is defined by its great highland central plateau. This is flanked by the Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre Occidental mountain ranges that run from north to south. See more »
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Geography of Veracruz
Veracruz, Mexico, a city in Veracruz state and the leading port of the republic. It is on the Gulf of Mexico, 200 miles (320 km) east of Mexico City.
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Cozumel
Cozumel, Mexico, an island in the Caribbean Sea about 10 miles (16 km) off the northeastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Geography of Merida
Mérida, Mexico, the capital of the state of Yucatán. It is 23 miles (37 km) inland from the north coast, and about 625 miles (1,000 km) east-northeast of Mexico City, in a region that produces the fiber henequen.
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