Jul 30, 2024 · The United States and Mexico share a nearly 2,000-mile land border. Along the way, the American states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas abut the Mexican states of Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas.

Four American states border Mexico: California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. One definition of Northern Mexico includes only the six Mexican states that border the U.S.: Baja California , Chihuahua , Coahuila , Nuevo León , Sonora and Tamaulipas . [ 1 ]

Over 75% of the population lives in Mexicali (the state's capital city), Ensenada, or Tijuana (the state's largest city). Other important cities include San Felipe, Rosarito, and Tecate. Baja California is the 12th-largest state by area in Mexico. Its geography ranges from beaches to forests and deserts.

Jun 5, 2024 · California has a 140-mile border with Mexico. It begins at the Pacific Ocean and ends at the Colorado River. The busy city of San Diego is next to Tijuana, and Baja California, and together they create one of the world’s busiest border crossings.

Nov 5, 2024 · A map showing the states on the US-Mexico border. Texas shares the longest border with Mexico, at 1,241 miles. California has the shortest border with Mexico. 6 Mexican states that border the United States are: Baja California; Sonora; Chihuahua; Coahuila; Nuevo Leon; Tamaulipas

Aug 13, 2019 · California borders the Mexican state of Baja California for 140.4 miles. The borderline is the shortest boundary between an American and a Mexican state. There are nine border crossings points, three of which are located in the San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan region.

Baja California, peninsula, northwestern Mexico, bounded to the north by the United States, to the east by the Gulf of California, and to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean. The peninsula is approximately 760 miles (1,220 km) long and 25 to 150 miles (40 to 240 km) wide.

Jun 26, 2024 · Baja California, or simply Baja, is a fascinating peninsula located in Mexico. It is known for its beautiful beaches, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. Many curious travelers wonder why the United States did not annex Baja California, considering its proximity and strategic location.

Oct 1, 2024 · The landscape along the USA-Mexico border is varied and includes the Sonoran Desert, the largest desert in the United States, which spans parts of Arizona and California. This region is characterized by its hot and dry climate, presenting significant challenges for individuals attempting to cross the border, especially those doing so irregularly.

Apr 17, 2018 · The border between the United States and Mexico stretches for nearly 2,000 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean and touches the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico and...