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The state of Baja California Norte, Mexico is also known as The Frontier of Mexico. Baja
California[3] (Spanish pronunciation: ['baxa kali'fornja], English: /'baha kæl if or ya/) is both the
northernmost and westernmost state of Mexico. Before becoming a state in 1953, the area was
known as the North Territory of Baja California. It has an area of 71,576 km2 (27,636 sq mi), or
3.57% of the land mass of Mexico and comprises the northern half of the Baja California peninsula,
north of the 28th parallel. The state is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the east by
Sonora, the U.S. State of Arizona, and the Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortez),
and on the south by Baja California Sur. Its northern limit is the U.S. state of California.

The state of Baja California has a population of 2,844,469 (2005 census), and estimated 3,165,776
(June 2009)[4] much more than the sparsely populated Baja California Sur to the south, and similar
to San Diego County on its north. Over 75% of the population lives in the capital city, Mexicali,
Ensenada, or in Tijuana. Other important cities include San Felipe, Playas de Rosarito and Tecate.

The population of the state is composed of Mestizos, mostly immigrants from other parts of
Mexico, and, as with most northern Mexican states, a large population of Mexicans of European
ancestry, and also a large minority group of East Asian, Middle Eastern and indigenous descent.
Additionally, there is a large immigrant population from the United States due to its proximity to
San Diego and the cheaper cost of living compared to San Diego. There is also a significant
population from Central America. Many immigrants moved to Baja California for a better quality of
life and the number of higher paying jobs in comparison to the rest of Mexico and Latin America.

There are 66 airstrips located throughout Baja California Norte and Sur and 3 international
airports, located in Loreto, La Paz and Los Cabos which offer easy access to the main cities in the
country.

Baja California Norte and Sur has 23 ports serving the commercial fishing industry, tourist travel,
coastal trade, and international cargo traffic. The main ports are San Carlos and Pichilingue. Both
have deep water berths, extensive warehouse facilities, and full-service industrial parks as well as
good highway connections both to La Paz and the American Border at Tijuana. Ferries connect the
ports of Santa Rosalia and Los Cabos with the port of Mazatlan.

Baja California is the twelfth largest state by area in Mexico. Its geography ranges from beaches to
forests and deserts. The backbone of the state is the Sierra de Baja California, where the Picacho
del Diablo, the highest point of the peninsula, is located. This mountain range effectively divides
the weather patterns in the state. In the northwest, the weather is semi-dry and Mediterranean. In
the narrow center, the weather changes to be more humid due to altitude. It is in this area where a
few valleys can be found, such as the Valle de Guadalupe, the major wine producer area in Mexico.
To the east of the mountain range, the Sonoran Desert dominates the landscape. In the south, the
weather becomes drier and gives place to the Vizcaino Desert.

The state of Baja California is also home to numerous islands off both of its shores. In fact, the
westernmost point in Mexico, the Guadalupe Island, is part of Baja California. The Coronado,
Todos Santos and Cedros Islands are also on the Pacific Shore. On the Gulf of California, the
biggest island is the Angel de la Guarda, separated from the peninsula by the deep and narrow
Canal de Ballenas.

Baja California Sur (Spanish pronunciation: ['baxa kali'fornja 'sur], literally: South Lower California)
is one of the 31 states of Mexico. Before becoming a state on October 8, 1974, the area was
known as the South Territory of Baja California. It has an area of 73,475 km2 (28,369 sq mi), or
3.57% of the land mass of Mexico and comprises the southern half of the Baja California
peninsula, south of the 28th parallel. It is bordered to the north by the state of Baja California, to
the west by the Pacific Ocean, and to the east by the Gulf of California, also known as the "Sea of
Cortés." Also, the state has maritime borders with Sonora and Sinaloa to the east across the Gulf
of California.

Baja California Sur has 6,066 kilometers of roads and 1,349 kilometers of paved highways. The
Transpeninsular Highway runs from Los Cabos to Tijuana, Baja California Norte, and connects
with most of the main population centers of Baja California Sur. As of 2005 population was
512,170. The state is home to the tourist resorts of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Its
largest city and capital is La Paz, a tourist resort and historic landmark. It includes Loreto, the
historic first capital of all three California's (Baja California Sur, Baja California, and California),
and the town of Santa Rosalía which is the site of a historic church designed by Gustave Eiffel.

The city of La Paz is located 1,457 kilometers from Tijuana and 1,606 kilometers from Mexicali.
Baja California Sur capital city of La Paz is one of the most important educational centers of
northwestern Mexico. This is attested by the existence of sound higher education institutions, such
as the Autonomous University of Baja California Sur, the Regional Technological Institute, the
Pedagogic University, the State School of Music and several high-level scientific research
institutions.

About sixty percent of the labor force in Baja California Sur, totaling approximately 102,673 is
employed in commerce and services, including tourism. Twenty percent of the Baja California Sur
labor force is involved in mining and industry, while nineteen percent works in primary sector
activities, including agriculture.

Baja California Sur has a Gross State Product of 825 million US dollars; about one-half of one
percent of Mexico's total Gross National Product. Trade and other services combine to account for
almost sixty percent of the Baja California Sur economic output, with mining providing another
seventeen percent of the total. Agriculture and construction each account for nine percent of total
production, while six percent comes from manufacturing.

The richest growing zones for agricultural products in Baja California Sur are located in the
municipalities of La Paz and Comondu. Among the main crops harvested are wheat, corn, beans,
chick-pea, cotton, chile, melon, watermelon, tomato, avocado, mango, oranges, papaya, and
asparagus.

Baja California Sur also has vast fisheries located off its coasts. Commercial species in Baja waters
include shrimp, tuna, oysters, shark, abalone, lobster, scallops, sardines, and squid.

Gypsum, phosphorite, and salt are the major minerals mined in Baja California; there are also small
deposits of gold and silver. Industries in Baja California produce a wide variety of manufactured
goods, including shoes, leather products, paper products, and chemicals.

Baja California has two industrial parks, Los Planes and Sur, which provide all modern services and
which have an industrial infrastructure to accommodate international corporations.

Key Words: Baja California, Baja California Sur, Mexico, La Paz, Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del
Cabo, Mexico Tourism