Chihuahua, Mexico

Flag Description
Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red; the coat of arms (an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak) is centered in the white band.

Currency
The Mexican Peso. The value of one U.S. dollar is equivalent to - Mexican pesos.

Astronomy
Today's date is March 21, 2010. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Middle America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the US and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the US.

Climate
Varies from tropical to desert.

Terrain
High, rugged mountains; low coastal plains; high plateaus; desert.

Elevation Extremes
Lowest point: Laguna Salada -10 m ... Highest point: Volcan Pico de Orizaba 5,700 m.

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Chihuahua, Mexico

This is a map of Mexico that identifies the State of Chihuahua.

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