Tlaxcala (Spanish pronunciation: [tlasˈkala], Nahuatl: [tɬaʃˈkalːan]) is one of the 31 states of the Mexican Republic. It is located east of the center of the country, bordering the states of Puebla, Hidalgo and Mexico State. It is the smallest state of the republic, accounting for only 0.2% of the country’s territory. The state of Tlaxcala is named after its capital, Tlaxcala, which was also the name of the pre-Hispanic city and culture. The Tla...
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Tlaxcala (Spanish pronunciation: [tlasˈkala], Nahuatl: [tɬaʃˈkalːan]) is one of the 31 states of the Mexican Republic. It is located east of the center of the country, bordering the states of Puebla, Hidalgo and Mexico State. It is the smallest state of the republic, accounting for only 0.2% of the country’s territory. The state of Tlaxcala is named after its capital, Tlaxcala, which was also the name of the pre-Hispanic city and culture. The Tlaxcalans allied themselves with the Spanish to defeat the Aztecs, with concessions from the Spanish that allowed the territory to remain mostly intact throughout the colonial period and after Mexican Independence. The state is located in the altiplano region of Mexico, with the eastern portion dominated by the Sierra Madre Oriental. Most of the state’s economy is based on agriculture, light industry and tourism. The tourist industry is rooted in Tlaxcala’s long history with major attractions being archeological sites such as Cacaxtla and...
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