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Southernmost state of Mexico, bordering Guatemala
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2/3rds the size of Oklahoma (28,528
square miles)
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Population: 4,224,800 (8th most
populated state in Mexico)
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Mountainous and tropical
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8 major indigenous groups with their
own customs
and languages. They are descendents of the ancient
Mayans.
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Main products: corn, coffee &
flowers
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Capital City: Tuxtla Gutiérrez,
600,000 people
