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Geography Of Mexico Research Paper

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The History and Geography of Mexico The Earth’s third largest continent, taking up a massive 9.54mi, is North America. With 23 separate countries making up this huge land mass, there is certainly room for variety. One of these countries is Mexico, which is located in the mountainous west. Mexico has its own unique history, culture, and geography that sets it apart from the other countries in North America. Mexico was the site of several advanced Amerindian civilizations-including the Olmec, Toltec, Teotihuacan, Zapotec, as well as the more widely known Maya and Aztec (CIA World Factbook). In February of 1519, the Spanish began their campaign, pushing out or eradicating these native people. After three centuries spent as a Viceroyalty of New

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