Located atop three tectonic plates (North American, Pacific and Cocos Plates), Mexico is one of the most geologically active regions of Earth. This has resulted in a varied topography, which includes the three Sierra Madre mountain ranges, the Mexican Altiplano and the flat lands around the Yucatan Peninsula. Also, The Tropic of Cancer (23° 26' 22'' N) effectively divides the country into northern temperate and southern subtropical zones.
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The Central Mexican Plateau or Mexican Altiplano is the largest landform in Mexico. It is delimited by the Sierra Madre Mountain ranges, and covers 30% of Mexico's territory. It is also home to almost 75% of the Mexican population.
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