Veracruz
Mexican state
Veracruz, an elongated Mexican state bordering the Gulf of Mexico, is home to numerous beaches as well as the country’s highest peak, Pico de Orizaba, a dormant volcano. The modern port city of Veracruz was founded by Hernán Cortés in 1519 as a...
Capital: Xalapa
Area: 27,731 mi²
Population: 8.063 million (2020)
Area code: Area codes: • 1; • 1; • 1; • 1; • 1
Highest elevation (Pico de Orizaba): 5,610 m (18,410 ft)
ISO 3166 code: MX-VER
Postal code: 91-96