Mexico City

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Andrew Payti

Beautiful modern buildings in Mexico’s capital

The size of cities changes depending on population trends. In the past fifty years, Mexico City has frequently ranked as the world’s largest city. Mexico City is a unique blend of new and old architecture. The modern architectural style of the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (the Mexican Stock Exchange) contrasts sharply with the picturesque old buildings surrounding the Zócalo, the main city square in downtown Mexico City.

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Look up Mexico City’s present population and compare it to that of other cities that vie for the rank of “most populated city,” such as Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai, and New York. Which city has the largest population based on the latest census?
Look for more information online about the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores. See if you can discover more about what takes place in this important building.