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    Ve·ra·cruz
    [ˌverəˈkro͞oz, ˌviərəˈkro͞oːz, beraˈkro͞oTH, -kro͞os]
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    1. a state in east central Mexico that has a long coastline on the Gulf of Mexico; capital, Jalapa Enriquez.
    2. a city and port of Mexico, in Veracruz state, on the Gulf of Mexico; population 444,438 (2005).
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    Definitions of Veracruz noun a major Mexican port on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Veracruz see moresee less example of: city, metropolis, urban center a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts port a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
    Veracruz is a state in east-central Mexico. It is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the east and is neighboring the states of Tamaulipas to the north, Tabasco and Chiapas to the southeast, Oaxaca to the southwest, Puebla to the west, and Hidalgo and San Luis Potosí to the northwest. The state capital is Xalapa (Jalapa; in full, Xalapa Enríquez).
    Veracruz also shares about 430 miles (690 kilometers) of its eastern boundary with the Gulf of Mexico. Politically divided into 212 municipios, Veracruz has an area of 71,826 square kilometers, representing 3.7% of Mexico’s national territory and making it the 11th largest Mexican state.
    Politically divided into 212 municipios, Veracruz has an area of 71,826 square kilometers, representing 3.7% of Mexico’s national territory and making it the 11th largest Mexican state. In 2010, Veracruz had 8,112,505 inhabitants, making it the third largest Mexican state in terms of population.
  3. / (ˌvɛrəˈkruːz, Spanish beraˈkruθ) / noun a state of E Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico: consists of a hot humid coastal strip with lagoons, rising rapidly inland to the central plateau and Sierra Madre Oriental.
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    Veracruz, officially known as Heroica Veracruz, is a major port city and municipality located on the gulf coast in the eastern part of Mexico. It is the state's most populous city and one of Mexico's oldest and largest seaports, known for its rich history, culture, and cuisine. The name "Veracruz" means "True Cross" in Spanish.
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    16 de enero de 2023. La palabra Veracruz significa literalmente la “verdadera cruz” o “santa cruz”. Proviene de la tradición cristiana, y fue el nombre otorgado al territorio fundado por el conquistador Hernán Cortés el 22 de abril de 1519.
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    El nombre oficial del Estado es Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave; “Veracruz” por Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz, primer poblado español fundado en la Nueva España, su fundación se hizo el 10 de julio de 1519 pero su nombre se debe a que fue el viernes santo 22 de abril, el día de la verdadera cruz, que Hernán Cortes y su ejército desembarcaron en el lugar donde fue fundada la villa; “Ignacio de la Llave” en honor al asesinado...

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    The full name of the state is Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave. Veracruz was named after the city of Veracruz (From Latin Vera Crux, "True Cross"), which was originally called the Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz. The suffix is in honor of Ignacio de la Llave y Segura Zevallos (1818–1863), who was the governor of Veracruz from … See more

    Veracruz , formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (Latin American Spanish: [beɾaˈkɾus ðejɣˈnasjo ðe la ˈʝaβe]), officially the Estado … See more

    Pre-Columbian
    The history of the native peoples of the state of Veracruz is complex. In the pre-Columbian period, … See more

    Veracruz has one of Mexico's leading economies, based on agriculture and petroleum. Using relatively recent night light data and … See more

    Gastronomy
    The gastronomy of the state is unique in Mexico and mixed Spanish, indigenous, and Caribbean … See more

    Largest cities
    The state of Veracruz, especially its port, has been a crossroads for various cultures since the very early colonial period. The port of Veracruz has brought cargo, sailors, seamen, and slaves from various parts of the world, … See more

    Political geography
    The state is a crescent-shaped strip of land wedged between the Sierra Madre Oriental to the west and the Gulf of Mexico to … See more

    Public education in the state is supervised by the state Dirección General de Educación Popular and the Dirección General de … See more

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    WEBVeracruz, city and port on the Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz estado (state), east-central Mexico. It is an important domestic tourist destination, …

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    WEBVeracruz (Latin American Spanish pronunciation: [beɾaˈkɾus] ⓘ), also known as Heroica Veracruz, is a major port city and municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico and the …

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  10. Veracruz - HISTORY

    WEBDec 8, 2009 · Veracruz is a state in southeastern Mexico with a rich and diverse history and culture. Learn about its pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern periods, its indigenous and African influences, and its …

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