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Mexico City: Mexico Citys
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Other features visible in this image include: very mountainous terrain to the east, west and south of Mexico City. This includes the glacier-clad stratovolcanoes, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl located in the southeastern region of this image. Lakes, reservoirs and rivers are ... visible including Lago de Texcoco, which is east of the city.
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The “Floating Gardens” came into existence 700 years ago, when the Aztecs created man-made islands south of Mexico City, near Xochimilco. For a relaxing afternoon, take a small boat through colorful canals to reach these ancient islands.
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Pollution is undoubtedly the most serious problem in Mexico City. 2.6 million private automobiles in the city were estimated to be responsible for 50% of traffic congestion and produced about 80% of air pollution.
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