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| '''Veracruz''' is the largest city in the Mexican ], located 105 kilometers (65 miles) along federal highway 140 from the state capital of ]. It is often referred to as ''Puerto de Veracruz'' or ''Veracruz Ciudad'' to distinguish it from the state; it is also (formally) known as '''Veracruz Llave'''. In ] the city had a population of about 500,000. | |||
| The ] was founded by ], who first landed here in ] at the start of his quest to conquer Mexico for ]. It was named '''La Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz''' ("The Rich Town of the True Cross"). It was the main port of ]. The port was harassed by hostile powers and by ]s; pirate bands succeeded in pillaging the city in ] and in ]. In response to such dangers the large ] of ] was built on an island in the harbor, beginning in ] and substantially expanded several times later. | |||
| Veracruz is the largest city and most important port on Mexico's east coast. A natural harbor, Veracruz has been fought over throughout its history, and boasts the title "Four Times Heroic" in reference to the expulsion of the Spanish in ], the ] occupation of the French Navy in the ], and resistance to the ]'s occupations of ] and ]. | |||
| During the ], US forces led by Gen. ] took the city on ], ] after a ]. It was captured by ] in ] and again in ]. In ] it was occupied by the United States for 7 months. | |||
| The ] connecting Veracruz to ], 264 miles inland over mountain ranges, was constructed during the administration of ] and inaugurated in ]. | |||
| The city is known for its rich traditions of ], including ] bands, and ], ], and ]. | |||
| The ''malecón'' harbor-front walk along the docks draws many tourists, more from within Mexico than internationally. | |||
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