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Veracruz is occasionally affected by hurricanes from November through October.
This state has a tropical climate and impressive natural scenery, such as the Citlaltépetl
Volcano (also known as Pico de Orizaba), the highest peak in the nation. You'll also see
picturesque cities and towns that have preserved their local architecture. Along the coast you
can visit the Costa Esmeralda, a 50 kilometers (31 mi) beach strip north of the port, and the
archaeological zone of El Tajin, which also was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its capital is Xalapa, located in the central western part of the state. With more than 7 million
inhabitants, the state of Veracruz is the third most populous in the nation, after the Federal
District and the State of Mexico.
Spanish is the official and heavily dominant language in Veracruz. Nahuatl is still spoken and
common use in some towns and zones like Zongolica, Papantla, Mixtequilla and
Huayacocotla
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