In parts one through six we examined the first 18 states admitted to the federation, their geographical location and some of their defining characteristics. We also learned each state has its own constitution, elected congress and representatives with the federal congress. Now let's move on to the next three states.
The State of Coahuila
Coahuila is located in the northeast of the United Mexican States, and shares a border with Texas. The state has quite a low density of people when considering the area versus the population. There are just 2.7 million people (as of 2010) living in 58,518 square miles. Coahuila is most noted in popular culture for its position along the great Rio Grande, a river that has had a presence in countless movies and novels. The economy of the state is almost completely reliant on its coal mining and manufacturing industries. Perhaps because of its close proximity to the US, there are a fair number of noted athletes and politicians from Coahuila. Two Mexican Presidents were born there, as well as several professional wrestlers and Major League Baseball players.
The State of Durango
Durango may be the most famed state in the United Mexican States because its history of film. The state is located in the northwest of the country and is the fourth largest in the United Mexican States. With a population of 1.6 million in 47,664 square miles, Durango has the second lowest population density in the nation. It is known by two monikers: the Land of Scorpions and the Land of Cinema, thus the people of Durango are often referred to as 'Scorpions from Durango'. The mountainous and forested landscape of the state seduced many film producers, actors and directors. It offered such diversity of setting that many hundreds of films requiring varying characteristics were well suited to the location.
The State of Chihuahua
Chihuahua is the largest state in the United Mexican States, and in fact is slightly larger than the UK. It is located in the northwest and borders the US states of New Mexico and Texas. There are just 3.4 million people in Chihuahua, and most of them reside in the northern most portion of the state, on the Texan border. The economy of the state is reliant upon manufacturing. Chihuahua's geography is very diverse, and accounts for much of the state's identity. There is the Sierra Madre Occidental with a 10,000 foot summit and the most forested area in the nation. In stark contrast are the numerous bands of deserts throughout the state, and the sweeping lush valleys.
Knowing that each state is autonomous has a constitution, congress and own judiciary system, the question arises: what is the role of the President? Well, it all goes back to the 1917 Constitution which was fashioned in large portions after the US Constitution of the period. Both positions hold similar power in their nations, until recently when the Mexican presidency began to take on additional power of the states. Join us in part eight for a further examination of the United Mexican States and their president.
The State of Coahuila
Coahuila is located in the northeast of the United Mexican States, and shares a border with Texas. The state has quite a low density of people when considering the area versus the population. There are just 2.7 million people (as of 2010) living in 58,518 square miles. Coahuila is most noted in popular culture for its position along the great Rio Grande, a river that has had a presence in countless movies and novels. The economy of the state is almost completely reliant on its coal mining and manufacturing industries. Perhaps because of its close proximity to the US, there are a fair number of noted athletes and politicians from Coahuila. Two Mexican Presidents were born there, as well as several professional wrestlers and Major League Baseball players.
The State of Durango
Durango may be the most famed state in the United Mexican States because its history of film. The state is located in the northwest of the country and is the fourth largest in the United Mexican States. With a population of 1.6 million in 47,664 square miles, Durango has the second lowest population density in the nation. It is known by two monikers: the Land of Scorpions and the Land of Cinema, thus the people of Durango are often referred to as 'Scorpions from Durango'. The mountainous and forested landscape of the state seduced many film producers, actors and directors. It offered such diversity of setting that many hundreds of films requiring varying characteristics were well suited to the location.
The State of Chihuahua
Chihuahua is the largest state in the United Mexican States, and in fact is slightly larger than the UK. It is located in the northwest and borders the US states of New Mexico and Texas. There are just 3.4 million people in Chihuahua, and most of them reside in the northern most portion of the state, on the Texan border. The economy of the state is reliant upon manufacturing. Chihuahua's geography is very diverse, and accounts for much of the state's identity. There is the Sierra Madre Occidental with a 10,000 foot summit and the most forested area in the nation. In stark contrast are the numerous bands of deserts throughout the state, and the sweeping lush valleys.
Knowing that each state is autonomous has a constitution, congress and own judiciary system, the question arises: what is the role of the President? Well, it all goes back to the 1917 Constitution which was fashioned in large portions after the US Constitution of the period. Both positions hold similar power in their nations, until recently when the Mexican presidency began to take on additional power of the states. Join us in part eight for a further examination of the United Mexican States and their president.
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