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So you want to know about New Mexico? Here are some highlights! Also check out the links to other sites about New Mexico.
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Population: 1,654,000 (36th
in size) State size: 121,593 square miles (5th in size) State Capital: Santa Fe (Short for the original Spanish name "La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asis" which means "The Royal City of the Holy Faith of Saint Francis of Assisi.) Major cities: Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Roswell and Santa Fe Admission to union: The 47th State Date entered the union: January 6, 1912 Origin of state name: Named after the country of Mexico. Nicknames: The Land of Enchantment Bordering states: Arizona, Colorado and Texas, with Mexico on the south. State bird: Roadrunner State flower: Yucca State tree: Pinyon Motto: It Goes as it Grows |
Geographic Landmarks |
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| Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the Rocky Mountains. |
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Major Industries |
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| A variety of agriculture including cattle and sheep farming, and grains and beans. Natural resources include copper, gold, silver, lead and zinc. Tourism also plays a major role in the economy. |
Historical Highlights |
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| Originally the home of Navajo and Apache tribes. Initially explored by the Spanish. New Mexico became part of the United States during the Mexican War in 1846. |
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Interesting Tidbits |
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Links to other sites about New Mexico |
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 New Mexico State Flag
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New Mexico State Government home page |
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