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Puebla is a large state in east-central Mexico.

Fundacion Puebla
Fundacion Puebla

It is one of 31 states in the country. The state has a triangular shape. Its narrow part sits in the north. It is bordered by many other states. These include Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Guerrero.

Morena logo (Mexico)
Morena logo (Mexico)

The capital city is Puebla City. This city is the heart of the state. Many people live in the 217 municipalities here. The state covers 33,919 square kilometers. This makes it the 20th largest state in Mexico.

The land of Puebla has many different faces. It sits in the central highlands. Huge mountain ranges fill the area. Some mountains belong to the Sierra Madre Oriental. Others are part of a volcanic belt.

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ValleyNaupan05

You can find very high volcanoes here. Pico de Orizaba is the tallest at 5,747 meters.

Paco en el Pico de Orizaba 2
Paco en el Pico de Orizaba 2

Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl are also very high. The state has many different weather zones. Some places are hot and wet. Other places are cold and dry. Some southern areas even look like deserts.

Water moves through the state in many ways. There are three main river systems. One system is the Balsas River. It starts from melting snow on the mountains.

Río Petlapa
Río Petlapa

This river eventually flows to the Pacific Ocean. Another system flows into the Gulf of Mexico. There are also many lakes and springs. Some of these springs are heated by volcanoes.

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PiedrasEncimadas35

You can see beautiful lakes like Alchichica. These waters help keep the land healthy.

History shaped the state long ago. The Spanish founded Puebla City in 1531.

Fundacion Puebla
Fundacion Puebla

They wanted to protect a trade path. This path linked Mexico City to the port of Veracruz. Later, the area became a colonial province. It became the State of Puebla after the War of Independence. The state has seen many battles. The Battle of Puebla is a very famous one.

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BattleofPuebla2

Today, the state is a busy place for industry.

Life in Puebla is full of color and flavor. Many indigenous groups live here. These include the Nahuas and the Totonacs.

Nahuas en Zacatlán
Nahuas en Zacatlán

People celebrate many fun festivals. You might see Carnival in Huejotzingo.

Huejotzingo
Huejotzingo

The food is also very special. Many people love to eat mole poblano.

Mole Poblano
Mole Poblano

You can also find beautiful handmade crafts.

Artesanías de Puebla, México
Artesanías de Puebla, México

These traditions make Puebla a wonderful place to visit.

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