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INTRODUCTION A s the eleventh most populous nation and fourteenth largest by land area, Mexico is a formidable presence on the world’s stage. Home to over thirty World Heritage sites, the most in the Americas and the sixth most in the world, the nation’s deep and mythic history is clearly of international interest. Mexico is also a place of stunning natural beauty, with pristine beaches and mountain peaks, rain forests and expansive deserts. At the heart is Mexico City, the political, economic, and cultural capital. Its population of nearly 9 million makes it one of the largest cities in the Western Hemisphere.

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