Veracruz, Mexican state region in Gulf of Mexico, Mexico.
The eastern state of Veracruz stretches along 650 kilometers of Gulf of Mexico coastline, featuring sandy beaches, tropical forests, and mountain ranges.
The region served as the first Spanish settlement in North America when Hernán Cortés arrived in 1519, establishing a permanent European presence in mainland Mexico.
Indigenous communities including Nahuas, Totonacs, and Huastecs maintain their languages and traditions throughout the mountainous and coastal regions of Veracruz.
The state contains four major ports, including the Port of Veracruz, which manages substantial cargo operations and connects Mexico with international maritime trade routes.
Citlaltépetl, also known as Pico de Orizaba, stands at 5,610 meters within Veracruz territory, making it the highest mountain peak in Mexico.
Location: Mexico
Inception: 1823
Capital city: Xalapa
Elevation above the sea: 300 m
Shares border with: Puebla, Hidalgo, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Tabasco, Oaxaca, Chiapas
Website: http://veracruz.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.52722,-96.92250
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:06
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