Fun facts about Guadalajara
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Guadalajara was originally founded at three other sites before moving to its current location.
Guadalajara
Mexico
Guadalajara is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco.
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The city was granted cityhood by the king of Spain in 1542.
Guadalajara
Mexico
Guadalajara is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco.
From the “History” section
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Guadalajara has been recognized as Mexico's first Smart City due to its use of developing technology.
Guadalajara
Mexico
Guadalajara is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco.
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The coat of arms of Guadalajara was granted by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, in 1539.
Guadalajara
Mexico
Guadalajara is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco.
From the “Coat of arms” section
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Guadalajara's population surpassed one million in 1964.
Guadalajara
Mexico
Guadalajara is the capital and the most populous city in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, as well as the most densely populated municipality in Jalisco.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Isacdaavid · CC BY-SA 4.0