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Vehicles |
Mexico City
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One of the largest metropolis in the world and capital of the Mexican Republic. Hosts most of the companies headquarters. Top industries are: Finance, Main Government Offices, TV production, Commerce, Plastics, Food Processing, Services and Tourism.
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13,704,000
18+ = 8,085,000
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2,355,000
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Guadalajara
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Second largest city in Mexico. Known as the Mexican Sillicon Valley. Draws about 2 million domestic and 200,000 internatioanl tourists per year. Top industries are: textiles, tequila, shoes, furniture, food, jewelry, high tech electronic and telecommunications industry.
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5,537,201
18+ = 3,183,291
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583,075
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Monterrey
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The 3rd largest city. The geographical closeness to Texas (145 miles) is reflected in many ways like the awareness and adoption of US trends. Is the 2nd largest industrial center. Top industries are: Beer, Soft Drinks, Steel, Glass, Tobacco, Plastics, Universities and Finantial Services.
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5,040,293
18+ = 3,183,291
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585,329
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Tijuana
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Tijuana is the most crossed border in the world with over 64 million crossers per year. An easy side trip from San Diego. Known as the TV capital of the world for its 7 million TVs manufactured annually. Top industries are: Foreign owned assembly plants (maquiladoras), electronics and tourism.
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1,778,768
18+ = 1,138,412
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303,142
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Juárez
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Juárez borders with El Paso Texas, and is one of the top assembly plants center in the world. Has the lowest unemployment rate in Mexico. Top industries are: Foreign owned assembly plants (maquiladoras), mining, electronics and tourism.
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1,842,845
18+ = 1,114,921
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274,394
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Puebla
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This colonial city is registered as UNESCOS´s treasure of humanity. It´s top industry is the Volkswagen plant. It´s closeness to Mexico City (2 hour drive) has been a key factor in Puebla´s developmentt. Top industries are: Auto industry, mining, textiles, pharmaceuticals, tourism and stone works.
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2,101,758
18+ = 1,366,120
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236,794
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León
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León is a shoe manufacturing world power with over 150 million pairs per year and 3,000 shoe manufacturing plants. It´s the geographical center of Mexico. Known also for it´s cattle exchange. Top industries are: Shoe and leather industry, agriculture, mining, auto parts and tourism.
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1,819,522
18+ = 1,091,713
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124,180
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Querétaro
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Querétaro is a Colonial city that due to their high standard of living and low crime has drawn high educated immigration and investments. Only a 2 hour drive from Mexico City. Top industries are: Auto industry, manufacturing, proceesed foods, paper, poultry and tourism. Soon will be a top aeronautical cluster.
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1,023,696
18+ = 665,402
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122,283
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Culiacán
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This northwestern city is one of the main agricultural and fish processing centers in Mexico. The largest department store chain has their headquarters here. Top industries are: Agricultural, electricity production, food processing, fish, meat and seafood packaging and commerce.
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1,197,194
18+ = 785,359
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108,788
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Mérida
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Mérida was founded in 1542. It is a colonial city with a different feel due to its geographical isolation from the rest of the country and the strong Mayan presence. Top industries are: Honey, food processing, building materials, salt, seafood packaging, hardwoods and tourism.
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1,131,112
18+ = 762,369
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134,292
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