Baja California

:Alternative use: Baja California Peninsula

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Baja California is the northernmost state of Mexico; it is mostly located on the northern half of the Baja California peninsula. To avoid confusion it is sometimes (albeit incorrectly) referred to as Baja California Norte.

Related Topics:
State - Mexico - Baja California peninsula

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The state is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the east by Sonora and the Sea of Cortez or Gulf of California, and on the south by Baja California Sur. Its northern limit is the U.S.-Mexico border, adjacent to the U.S. state of California.

Related Topics:
Pacific Ocean - Sonora - Sea of Cortez - Gulf of California - Baja California Sur - U.S.-Mexico border - U.S. state - California

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The state has a population of 2,750,000 (2003 estimate), much more than sparsely populated Baja California Sur to the south. Over 75% of the population live in the cities of Mexicali and Tijuana.

Related Topics:
2003 - Mexicali - Tijuana

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