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| Mexicali has also the largest ], called ''La Chinesca'', and the largest number of ] in Mexico. Today, many people in Mexicali have at least some ] ancestry in them. Some of the best Chinese food in the world is found in Mexicali. | Mexicali has also the largest ], called ''La Chinesca'', and the largest number of ] in Mexico. Today, many people in Mexicali have at least some ] ancestry in them. Some of the best Chinese food in the world is found in Mexicali. | ||
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Mexicali is the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California. Situated along the state's northern border with the American state of California, Mexicali is a short distance (about 2 hours drive) from San Diego, California. Mexicali has an International Airport, served by Aeroméxico and Mexicana de Aviacion, among others.
Mexicali is a sister city of Calexico, California, which lies directly across the international border, as each city's name combines California and Mexico.
Mexicali is also known for its bullfighting arenas.
Mexicali has also the largest Chinatown, called La Chinesca, and the largest number of overseas Chinese in Mexico. Today, many people in Mexicali have at least some Chinese ancestry in them. Some of the best Chinese food in the world is found in Mexicali.
Famous residents
- Jorge Paez
- Lupita Jones
- Rudolph Valentino was married here.
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