Mexico City Travel Guide

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Mexico City Country: Mexico

Mexico City By The Numbers:

Population: 8,700,000 Elevation: 7,400 feet/ 2256 meters Average Annual Rainfall: 25.7 inches/ 65 centimeters Average January Temperature: 68 degrees F/ 20 degrees C Average July Temperature: 77 degrees F/ 25 degrees C

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: construction and the production of chemicals, plastics, cement, and yarns and textiles. Electricity: 110 volts; US-style two-pin plugs are standard Time Zone: GMT -6 Country Dialing Code: 52 Area Code: 55

Did You Know?

Built on the ruins of the Aztec city Tenochtitlan, Mexico City is currently the world's third largest metropolis after Tokyo and New York City. The sprawling metropolitan area consists of over 350 neighborhoods, many of which suffer from overcrowding and impoverished living conditions. The Centro Historico (Historic Center) and Zone Rosa (Pink Zone) are popular tourist destinations.

Orientation:

Mexico City is situated on the southern end of the Anahuac Plateau. It is the capital of and largest city in Mexico.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 95

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