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THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE 600 This country's highest peak, Pico de Orizaba, is also known as Citlaltepetl, or "star mountain"

A) Brazil
B) Mexico
C) Argentina
D) Peru

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Final answer:

The highest peak mentioned in the question, Pico de Orizaba, is located in Mexico.

Step-by-step explanation:

The country with the highest peak, Pico de Orizaba, also known as Citlaltepetl or 'star mountain', is Mexico (B).

Pico de Orizaba is the highest point in Mexico and is located in the Cordillera Neovolcánica range. It reaches a height of 16,404 feet and is snow-covered throughout the year.

In contrast, the other options listed, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru, do not have Pico de Orizaba or any other mountains that match the given description.

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