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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
    Main square with city hall, Veracruz, Mexico. Veracruz, city and port on the Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz estado (state), east-central Mexico. The city is built on a hot, low, and barren sandy beach along the Gulf of Mexico only about 50 feet (15 metres) above sea level.
    The name Veracruz (originally Vera Cruz ), derives from the Latin Vera Crux ( True Cross ). Having established the settlement of Villa Rica (Rich Village) on Good Friday, 22 April 1519, Cortés dedicated the place to the True Cross as an offering .
    Veracruz Guia para descubrir los encantos del estado [Veracruz Guide to discover the charms of the state] (in Spanish) (first ed.). Mexico: Editorial Oceano de Mexico SA de CV. ISBN 978-607-400-323-9. Knaut, Andrew L. "Yellow Fever and the Late Colonial Public Health Response in the Port of Veracruz."
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  3. Veracruz [ ver- uh- krooz; Spanish ve-rah- kroos ] show ipa noun a state in eastern Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. 27,759 sq. mi. (71,895 sq. km). Capital: Jalapa. a seaport in this state: the chief port of Mexico.
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    Veracruz (ˌvɛrəˈkruːz; Spanish beraˈkruθ) n 1. (Placename) 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, formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, officially Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, is one of the 31 states that, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided in 212 municipalities and its capital city is Xalapa-Enríquez.

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    Veracruz (countable and uncountable, plural Veracruzes) A coastal state in southeastern Mexico. A city in Veracruz, Mexico. A surname from Spanish.
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    Veracruz, in full Veracruz Llave, city and port on the Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz estado (state), east-central Mexico. The city is built on a hot, low, and barren sandy beach along the Gulf of Mexico only about 50 feet (15 metres) above sea level.
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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 fromSee more

    Veracruz , formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (Latin American Spanish: [beɾaˈkɾus ðejɣˈnasjo ðe la ˈʝaβe]), officially the Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (English: Free and Sovereign … 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 electricity consumption in comparison with Gross County Product, the informal sector of the local economy in Veracruz state is … See more

    Public education in the state is supervised by the state Dirección General de Educación Popular and the Dirección General de Educación… 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 the east. Its total … 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… 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, particularly …

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  9. Veracruz - HISTORY

    WebDec 8, 2009 · Veracruz’s main plaza, the Plaza de Armas (Plaza of Arms), is located in the middle of the city and arrayed with palm trees, a colonial fountain and beautiful arches.

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  11. Veracruz (city) - Wikipedia

    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 most …

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