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Yucatan

Yucatan

Region in Mexico
Yucatán, the Mexican state, is known for its Gulf of Mexico beaches and Mayan ruins. Famed Chichén Itzá encompasses a massive pyramid, ball court and stone temples. Other Mayan sites include Ek Balam, noted for well preserved sculptures, and...
Capital: Merida
Population: 2.321 million (2020)
Area code: Area codes: • 969; • 985; • 986; • 988; • 991; • 997; • 999
Demonym: Yucateco (a)
HDI: 0.773 high Ranked 20th
Highest elevation: 210 m (690 ft)
ISO 3166 code: MX-YUC