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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- State of Veracruz within Mexico
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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, 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.
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.