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Land represented in red takes up the bottom half of the image. Light blue water represents the top half of the image. Blobs of light blue water invade the land.

Named after the ancient Mayan Province of Kimpech, the state of Campeche comprises much of the western half of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Rivers in southern Campeche drain into the immense Terminos Lagoon, the entrance to which is protected by a long barrier island, Isla Del Carmen.