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New Mexico
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While New Mexico has some remarkable natural sites like White Sands National Monument, the world’s largest white sand desert, it is less compelling in terms of landscapes than other states in the American West. Here, it’s the historical and cultural landmarks that draw most visitors, starting with the Native American communities found in the Pueblos, particularly the UNESCO-listed Taos, or sites like Chaco Canyon, a collection of 3,600 locations tied to the Anasazi culture. Alongside its beautiful Spanish adobe architecture, a city like Santa Fe is also renowned for its arts and culture.
Overview
While New Mexico has some remarkable natural sites like White Sands National Monument, the world’s largest white sand desert, it is less compelling in terms of landscapes than other states in the American West. Here, it’s the blend of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo-Saxon populations, along with historical and cultural landmarks, that draws most visitors. This includes the Native American communities found in the Pueblos, particularly the UNESCO-listed Taos, or sites like Chaco Canyon, a collection of 3,600 locations tied to the Anasazi culture. Alongside its beautiful Spanish adobe architecture, a city like Santa Fe is also renowned for its arts and culture.
Key Facts
- Type of place: state.
- Code: NM
- Entry into the Union: 1912 (47th).
- Local time: . The entire state is on Mountain Time.
- Capital: Santa Fe
- Major cities: Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, Santa Fe...
- Population: 2,085,000 (2015).
- Area: 315,194 km².
- Density: 6.6 inhabitants/km².
- Highest point: Wheeler Peak (4,013 m).
- Lowest point: Red Bluff Reservoir (867 m).
- Coastline: 0 km (no access to the sea).
- Interests (out of ): Nature ; Adventure ; Culture ; Relaxation/Holidays / .
- Website: http://www.newmexico.org