Veracruz

Also known as Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave

Veracruz, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Located in eastern Mexico, Veracruz is bordered by seven states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco. Veracruz is divided into 212 municipalities, and its capital city is Xalapa-Enríquez.

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Veracruz is a state located in eastern Mexico that is one of 32 federal entities making up the country, bordered by seven other states and divided into 212 municipalities. It matters as a significant administrative and geographic region of Mexico, with its capital in the city of Xalapa-Enríquez.

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Veracruz
Settlement.native_name: Cuetlaxcoapan (Nahuatl)
Settlement.settlement_type: State
Settlement.image_shield: Coat of arms of Veracruz.svg
Settlement.shield_size: 80px
Settlement.motto: Plus Ultra(Beyond)
Settlement.image_map: Veracruz in Mexico (location map scheme).svg
Settlement.map_caption: State of Veracruz within Mexico
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Mexico
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Capital
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Largest city
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Largest metro
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Xalapa-Enríquez
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Heroica Veracruz
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Greater Veracruz
Settlement.subdivision_name4: 212
Settlement.subdivision_type4: Municipalities

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
Demonym: veracruzano
Population: 8112505
Area: 71820
Elevation: 300
Official website: www.veracruz.gob.mx
Image: ISS030-E-7742 - View of Mexico.jpg

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Commons category: Veracruz
postal code: 91-96
inception: 1823-00-00
Commons gallery: Veracruz

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Etymology
History
Pre-Columbian
Colonial period, 1519–1821
Independence
20th century to the present
Geography
Political geography
Natural geography
Major communities
Localities
Climate
Ecosystems
Economy
Agriculture
Natural resources
Golden Lane Oil Fields
Industry, transportation and commerce
Handcrafts
Culture
Gastronomy
Museums
Fairs and festivals
Dance and music
Art and architecture
Literature
Religion
Education
Demographics
Largest cities
Tourism
Archeological sites
Government
Freedom of the press violations
Infrastructure
Transport
Media
Notable people
See also
Notes
References
Further reading
External links

Veracruz has a significant share of the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico on the east of the state. The state is noted for its mixed ethnic and indigenous populations, and its cuisine reflects the many cultural influences that have come through the state because of the importance of the port of Veracruz. In addition to the capital city, the state's largest cities include Veracruz, Coatzacoalcos, Córdoba, Minatitlán, Poza Rica, Boca Del Río and Orizaba.