Veracruz | Wikipedia audio article
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Veracruz
00:01:12 1 Etymology
00:01:57 2 Geography
00:02:06 2.1 Political geography
00:03:12 2.2 Natural geography
00:06:56 2.3 Climate
00:09:01 2.4 Ecosystems
00:14:24 3 History
00:14:33 3.1 Pre-Columbian
00:17:59 3.2 Colonial period, 1519–1821
00:24:51 3.3 Independence
00:29:28 3.4 20th century to the present
00:31:54 4 Economy
00:33:47 4.1 Agriculture
00:38:03 4.2 Natural resources
00:39:46 4.3 Golden Lane Oil Fields
00:42:04 4.4 Industry, transportation and commerce
00:45:02 4.5 Handcrafts
00:47:28 5 Culture
00:47:37 5.1 Gastronomy
00:51:06 5.2 Museums
00:54:16 5.3 Fairs and festivals
00:56:21 5.4 Dance and music
01:00:36 5.5 Art and architecture
01:04:44 5.6 Literature
01:07:03 5.7 Religion
01:07:16 6 Education
01:09:57 7 Demographics
01:13:41 8 Tourism
01:15:26 9 Archeological sites
01:18:47 10 Government
01:20:10 11 Infrastructure
01:23:48 12 Major communities
01:23:57 13 See also
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Veracruz (American Spanish: [beɾaˈkɾus] (listen)), formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (American Spanish: [beɾaˈkɾuz ðe iɣˈnasjo ðe la ˈʝaβe]), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de 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.
Veracruz is bordered by the states of Tamaulipas to the north, San Luis Potosí and Hidalgo to the west, Puebla to the southwest, Oaxaca and Chiapas to the south, and Tabasco to the southeast. On its east, Veracruz has a significant share of the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico.
The state is noted for its mixed ethnic and indigenous populations. 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.