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Oaxaca is a state in southern Mexico, which draws visitors for its food and drink, its strong native cultures, its textiles and its historical monuments. At the heart of the state is the central valley and the eponymous capital city. Here, visitors are attracted to the ruins at Monte Alban as well as those of Mitla and Yagul, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites, along with the Historic Center of Oaxaca. A second tourist area is along the coastal strip, which has a warm climate and many beaches.
Oaxaca has one of the highest populations of indigenous people of all Mexican states, with the largest group being the Zapotec, who predominate around the central valley. The primary language of Oaxaca is Spanish, but for many this is not their native language. Zapotec is widely spoken in the central valley, and other indigenous languages are spoken in their respective regions. English is not widely spoken, and found mainly among tourist-oriented businesses both in Oaxaca City and the coastal resort areas.
Oaxaca attracts visitors in particular with its rich traditional culture, which manifests itself in textiles, arts and artefacts, and Oaxaca is famous throughout Mexico for its food and for its local...
It is possible to drive to Oaxaca from Mexico City, but many people prefer to fly.
Campania is the region of Italy that surrounds the city of Naples. Lying a few hours south of Rome, Campania is rich in historical ruins, and is famous as the homeland of pizza. The people of Campania are Italians, and they speak Italian. English is sometimes spoken in the more touristy areas, such as Sorrento, but otherwise is not widely distributed.
Campania's most dominant feature is the Vesuvius volcano, and at the feet of this volcano lie the famous ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were buried in a volcanic eruption during the Roman era, preserving these towns almost perfectly. But there are other attractions to the region as well. The Palace of Caserta and the Greek ruins at Paestum are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites within Campania province.
Furthermore, Naples is known throughout Italy as the best place for espresso in the entire country, and the city is famous throughout the world as the heartland of pizza. Traditionally, pizza is made only with San Marzano tomatoes from the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius and with mozzarella di bufala, the production of which is centered around the region…
