The States of Mexico
Mexico is made up of thirty one states in addition to a Federal District, which is the country’s capital.
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Sunday, February 1, 2026
Author: Pilot Guides
Battlefields of the Boer and Zulu Wars
In 1899 the town was besieged by Boer forces on the 14th October. The siege lasted until the 17th May 1900 and marked the beginning of the Boer War. Dispatches that were written by Baden-Powell became a symbol of British courage in the face of adversity. Actually, the siege was perfectly civilised and the Boers would rarely come into combat on a Sunday.
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Climbing Cotopaxi
Located in the Parque Nacional Cotopaxi, mainland Ecuador’s most popular national park hosts the world’s highest active volcano. At over 18,000ft, Volcan Cotopaxi is Ecuador’s second highest peak and this snow-capped giant just begs to be climbed.
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The Jewish Movie Moguls who built Hollywood
An exhibition at Los Angeles’ Academy Museum of Motion Pictures charts the remarkable story of how Jewish immigrants established the Hollywood studio system.
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