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Baja California (state) - Definition and Overview |
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ESTADO DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
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Other Mexican States |
| Capital | Mexicali |
| Other major cities | Tijuana
Ensenada
list of municipalities |
| Area | 69,921 km²
Ranked 12th |
Population
(2000 census) | 2,487,700
Ranked 15th
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Governor
(2001-07) | Eugenio Elorduy Walther (PAN/PVEM) |
Federal Deputies (6)
| PAN = 6 |
| Federal Senators | PAN = 2
PRI = 1 |
ISO 3166-2
Postal abbr. | MX-BCN
B.C. |
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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 often referred to as Baja California Norte.
The state is bordered on the north by the United States, the west by the Pacific Ocean, the east by Sonora and the Sea of Cortez, and the south by Baja California Sur.
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 Tijuana and Mexicali.
History
- 1804: The Spanish colony of California is divided into Alta ("upper") and Baja ("lower") California at the line separating the Franciscan missions in the north from the Dominican missions in the south.
- In 1850, after Alta California has been annexed by the United States, Baja California is further divided into northern and southern territories.
- 1952: Northern Baja California becomes the 29th state of Mexico.
Municipalities
See Municipalities of Baja California
External links
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