Fun facts about Tijuana
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The city's name Tijuana is derived from the word Tiwan, meaning 'by the sea' in the Kumeyaay language.
Tijuana
Mexico
Tijuana is the most populous city of the Mexican state of Baja California, located on the northwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is the municipal seat of the Tijuana Municipality, the hub of the Tijuana metropolitan area and the most populous city in northern Mexico.
From the “Name” section
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Tijuana was originally inhabited by the Kumeyaay, a tribe of Yuman-speaking hunter-gatherers.
Tijuana
Mexico
Tijuana is the most populous city of the Mexican state of Baja California, located on the northwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is the municipal seat of the Tijuana Municipality, the hub of the Tijuana metropolitan area and the most populous city in northern Mexico.
From the “History” section
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Tijuana is the westernmost city in Mexico and the second-largest city in northern Mexico.
Tijuana
Mexico
Tijuana is the most populous city of the Mexican state of Baja California, located on the northwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is the municipal seat of the Tijuana Municipality, the hub of the Tijuana metropolitan area and the most populous city in northern Mexico.
From the “Geography” section
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Tijuana has one of Mexico's largest Asian populations, predominantly consisting of Chinese immigrants.
Tijuana
Mexico
Tijuana is the most populous city of the Mexican state of Baja California, located on the northwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is the municipal seat of the Tijuana Municipality, the hub of the Tijuana metropolitan area and the most populous city in northern Mexico.
From the “Demographics” section
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Tijuana is known for being the birthplace of the Caesar salad.
Tijuana
Mexico
Tijuana is the most populous city of the Mexican state of Baja California, located on the northwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is the municipal seat of the Tijuana Municipality, the hub of the Tijuana metropolitan area and the most populous city in northern Mexico.
From the “Economy” section
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