Veracruz

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Veracruz
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Map of Veracruz
Veracruz is located along the Gulf Coast of
Mexico.
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Education
Veracruzs Education consists of the Spanish and
English language!
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Art Culture

• Veracruz is an authentic melting pot of
  ethnicities, cultures and art. The state's
  musical tradition has its origins in the
  ethnological fusion of African, Native American,
  Spanish, and other cultures.

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Economy industry
The state of Veracruz is a land of many
natural resources its inhabitants are therefore
involved in agriculture, livestock breeding and
fishing. Veracruz is an important producer of
corn, sugarcane, banana, mango, citrus fruits,
potatoes, tobacco and other crops. Various animal
species are also bred cattle, pigs, goats and
sheep. Veracruz produces handicrafts like
articles and household goods made from palm,
vanilla figures, pottery, woolen textiles,
musical instruments and goods made from
tortoiseshell.
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Attractions

• The zócalo is the social hub, where locals
  hang out in the cafes chatting with friends while
  the marimbas, Jarocha bands, and mariachis make a
  lively scene, playing well into the night.
  Bordering the zócalo are the cathedral and the
  Palacio Municipal (City Hall). There always seems
  to be some kind of performance on the square
  exhibitions of danzón, clown acts, band concerts,
  and comedy sketches.

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Spanish Influence Lifestyle
Folk dances from three regions of Mexico
(Yucatan, Veracruz, and Jalisco) are examined.
Emphasis is placed on the ways in which these
folk dances reflect the history and cultural
attitudes of the Mexican people and,
particularly, on the influence of Spanish culture
and history on Mexican folk dances. The area of
Spain which is most influenced the dance as it is
currently performed in Mexico, the musical score,
explanation of myths and traditions connected
with the dances, and on the history and general
culture of the area in which the dance is
performed.
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History

• The land where southeastern Veracruz lies
  today is a large and extremely fertile flood
  plain, formed over time from sediments carried
  from the high lands by plentiful rivers. These
  conditions made it easy for groups of migrants to
  settle and later to give origin to a very
  little-known Mesoamerican civilization called the
  Olmecs.

During Mexico's independence, Veracruz
played a heroic role in resisting the invasions
from Spain in 1829, from the U.S. in 1847 and
1914.
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Climate
On the coastal plains and throughout most
of the state, the climate is hot and humid. On
the foothills of the mountains, the climate is
cool and humid. The climate only becomes cold in
the mountain regions, where it also rains
copiously. Veracruz is occasionally affected by
hurricanes from June to October.
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