New Mexico, “one of the mountain states” is a state of United States. New Mexico ranked sixth among all other inhabited states with a population density 16 persons per square mile. Being remain inhabited for hundreds of years, it remained under the influence of Spanish and Mexico. Here are some amazing facts about New Mexico.
1. Mexican War
A historical Mexican war was brought about in 1848, as a result of which a part of New Mexico was occupied by United States and the remaining part was included in United States in 1853. Then a civil war was begun that was ended up in 1886 after the give up of Geronimo.
2. Largest River
The river that is not only the largest river of New Mexico, but also has length greater than the total length of New Mexico is named as Rio Grande.
3. Flag
The New Mexico flag reflects the Zia as well as Spain symbol in two colors, which are gold and red. This symbol also represents sun, a Native American symbol.
4. Largest Hot Air Balloon Festival
Hot air balloon is not only a state aircraft of New Mexico, but also a hot air balloon festival is also celebrated in New Mexico. This festival is named as Albuquerque International balloon Festival and is world’s largest hot air balloon festival with 750 balloon’s flight at a time. This is celebrated in the start of October, every year.
5. Natural Resources
The State’s richest natural source of income is minerals and some of them are not only very costly but rare as well. Among these, the uranium as well as potassium salts are prominent. However, gold, silver, copper, zinc, petroleum and natural gas are some other resources that are present in New Mexico and raise the state income in abundance regularly.
6. Four Corner State
There are only a few four corner states in whole United States and New Mexico is one of those. It is bordered with Utah, Colorado and Arizona at the same point.
7. Place of Unique Animal Species
New Mexico is famous all over the world, as a state having unique species of plants and animals. New Mexico is also a land of desert areas as well as juniper woodland.
8. Forest Area
New Mexico is also called “A Forest Area”. The reason is that, this is the state having 7 national forests. Another amazing fact is that, the nation’s biggest forest “Gila national Forest” covering the land of 3.3 million acre is also situated in New Mexico.
9. Bilingual State
According to an official statement of Mexico State constitution, this is a bilingual state. The reason is that, the language of one third families of New Mexico is Spanish.
10. Tourists Attractions
New Mexico is not only rich in minerals, but also a splendid visiting place as well. Some famous tourists attractions in New Mexico are Inscription Rock at El Morro National Monument, Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Carlsbad Caverns National Park.