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   Chihuahua (Spanish pronunciation: ⓘ), officially the Estado Libre y Soberano de Chihuahua (English: Free and Sovereign State of Chihuahua), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 federal entities of Mexico.

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     The Chihuahua (or Spanish: Chihuahueño) is a Mexican breed...

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     Chihuahua is a state in Northwest Mexico that is divided...

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   Chihuahua ( Spanish pronunciation: [ tʃiˈwawa] ⓘ ), officially the Estado Libre y Soberano de Chihuahua ( English: Free and Sovereign State of Chihuahua ), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 federal entities of Mexico. It is located in the northwestern part of Mexico and is bordered by the states of ...

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   Where did the name Chihuahua come from?

   • The state’s name is believed to come from a Náhuatl word that means dry, sandy place. The largest state in Mexico, Chihuahua is slightly larger than the United Kingdom, six times larger than Switzerland and seven times larger than Holland. The Chihuahua dog, one of the smallest canine breeds, originated in the state of Chihuahua.

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   When did Chihuahua become a state?

   • Chihuahua officially became a Mexican state in 1824; the state constitution was ratified the following year. In 1830, an ethnic war broke out in Chihuahua that nearly exterminated the indigenous Apache and Comanche tribes. During the Mexican Revolution, which began in 1910, Chihuahua was again a central battleground.

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   Where is the Chihuahuan Desert located?

   • The Chihuahuan Desert covers a large part of the northeastern part of the Mexican state of Chihuahua, and it extends into the U.S. states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Chihuahua is Mexico’s largest state.

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   Why is Chihuahuan important to Mexico?

   • Because of its proximity to the United States, Chihuahua was strategically important to Mexico. The region was also central to the oldest and most important opposition party during PRI rule, the National Action Party (PAN). State leader Luis H. Álvarez became the PAN presidential candidate in 1958 after an unsuccessful run for governor.

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   Apr 5, 2024 · Chihuahua is one of Mexico’s leading producers of iron, lead, zinc, gold, silver, copper, and other minerals. Scarcity of water has been a serious obstacle to agricultural development in the state except in districts where irrigation is practicable; cotton and beans are the main crops, and apples and nuts are also significant products.

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   Nov 30, 2009 · Chihuahua City Chihuahua City, the capital of the state, was originally named San Felipe el Real de Chihuahua. Today, it is affectionately called Lady of the Desert. The city was founded in 1709 ...

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   Chihuahua is a state in Mexico .