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The city of Xalapa (pronounced /həˈlɑːpə/) is the capital of the Mexican state of Veracruz, in the southern Gulf of Mexico coast.

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Name one city in Mexico that begin with the letter X?

Xalapa (halapa), capital of the state of Veracruz.


What is the capital of Veracruz Mexico?

The city and port of Veracruz (19°11'5.28''N, 96°7'46.56''W)


What is the state of Veracruz?

Veracruz is state in golf of mexico, the capital is Xalapa in center of state. the most importan port in Mexico and latin america.


Why did general Scott attacked veracruz before Mexico city?

Veracruz is on the Gulf of Mexico coast, while Mexico City is deep within Mexico's mainland. The easiest way to capture the capital and win the war, was through Veracruz, following on Hernan Cortes' steps to Mexico City.


Is Veracruz in Mexico?

Yes. Mexico has both a state known as Veracruz, and a port city with the same name, located at the aforementioned state. Veracruz is to the east of the country, facing the Gulf of Mexico.


In Mexico what state code is VE?

It is the state of Veracruz (capital: Xalapa). It is located along the southern Gulf of Mexico coast.


What city on the gulf of Mexico has the same name as its state?

Veracruz, city and port on the Mexican state of Veracruz.


Is Veracruz a country?

No. Veracruz is the name of a port city founded in 1519 by Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes on the eastern coast of Mexico. Nowadays, it is also the name of a federal state within Mexico - yes, Mexico is a federal republic.


What is the region of Veracruz Mexico?

Veracruz is located on the southern Gulf of Mexico coast.


Who was the Aztec Native American ruler taken prisoner by Cortes?

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What part of Mexico is Veracruz in?

The state of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave is in east central Mexico, North America. The city of Veracruz is in east central Veracruz state.


What are 2 historical cities in Veracruz Mexico?

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