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    Posted 13 Sep 2024

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    Mexico (Capital: Mexico City)

    Mexico became the first country to approve popular election of judges.

    A map showing Mexico in North America

    Political features

    • It is located in North America.
    • Territorial Boundaries: USA (north), Guatemala and Belize (south-east). 
    • Maritime Boundaries: Pacific Ocean (West & South), Gulf of Mexico (East) and Caribbean Sea (South-East).

    Geographical Features

    • Region is part of Ring of Fire, characterized by active volcanism and frequent seismic activity.
    • Major Rivers: Rio Grande, Colorado. 
    • Mountain range: Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre Occidental (Extension of Rocky Mountains).
    • Major mountain peaks: Pico de Orizaba, Popocatepetl.
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