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Mexico City is the capital of Mexico.

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La ciudad de México es la capital de México.

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It is located in the Valle de México at an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,350 ft).

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Está ubicado en el Valle de México a una altura de 2,240 metros (7,350 pies).

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Not only is it the most populous city Mexico, it is the most populous city on the western hemisphere.

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No solo es la ciudad más poblada de México, sino que es la ciudad más poblada del hemisferio occidental.

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The city has a rich history. It was founded by the Mexicas in the year one thousand three hundred twenty five. Legends say that the Mexican people of that time believed that the gods would give them a sign of where to build their city. This sign would be a golden eagle sitting atop a cactus while eating a rattle snake.

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La ciudad tiene una rica historia. Fue fundada por los mexicas en el año mil trescientos veinticinco. Las leyendas dicen que los mexicanos de esa época creían que los dioses les darían una señal de dónde construir su ciudad. Este letrero sería un águila real sentada sobre un cactus mientras se come una serpiente de cascabel.

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This prophecy came true and the Mexicas built their city on the site where the prophecy was fulfilled. This city eventually became the center of the Aztec Empire.

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Esta profecía se hizo realidad y los mexicas construyeron su ciudad en el sitio donde se cumplió la profecía. Esta ciudad eventualmente se convirtió en el centro del Imperio Azteca.

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After the Spaniards conquered the Aztecs, they established Mexico City as the capital of the country. It has since became a central hub in the American continent.

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Después de que los españoles conquistaron a los aztecas, establecieron a la Ciudad de México como la capital del país. Desde entonces se ha convertido en un centro central en el continente americano.

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I lived in Mexico City last year for a few months. The first thing I noticed as my plane was flying into the city was how big it is.

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Viví en la Ciudad de México el año pasado por unos meses. Lo primero que noté cuando mi avión estaba volando hacia la ciudad fue lo grande que es.

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Where does it end?

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¿Dónde termina?

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The metropolitan area has a population of over twenty-one million people.

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El área metropolitana tiene una población de más de veintiún millones de personas.

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Because of the high elevation, the weather in the city tends to be more mild than other Mexican cities at lower elevations. Most days, temperatures stay between fifty and eighty degrees.

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Por la alta elevación, el clima en la ciudad tiende a ser más suave que otras ciudades mexicanas en elevaciones más bajas. La mayoría de los días, las temperaturas se mantienen entre cincuenta y ochenta grados.

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However, even though the weather is pleasant, Mexico City has a major problem with air pollution. If you have allergies, asthma or other respiratory conditions, I would consult a doctor before visiting.

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Sin embargo, aunque el clima es agradable, la Ciudad de México tiene un problema importante con la contaminación del aire. Si tiene alergias, asma u otras afecciones respiratorias, consultaría con un médico antes de visitar.

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