'''Veracruz''' is a state in eastern [[Mexico]]. Founded by Hernando Cortes, Veracruz has the largest population of any Mexican state. Its capital city is also called [[Veracruz (city)|Veracruz]]. Veracruz is [[Spanish]] for 'The True Cross'.
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'''Veracruz''' is a state in eastern [[Mexico]]. Its capital city is Xalapa. Its largest city is the port of [[Veracruz (city)|Veracruz]]. Veracruz is [[Spanish]] for 'The True Cross'.