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''[[Veracruz|Veracruz]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[Veracruz|Veracruz]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Veracruz_Language_and_Languages|Language and Languages]]'' | ||
=== The Melting Pot of Veracruz === | === The Melting Pot of Veracruz === | ||
As one of Mexico's principal ports, Veracruz is a | As one of Mexico's principal ports, Veracruz is a melting pot for various cultures. Aside from European, Middle Eastern, and African immigrants to the state, Veracruz is also home to many indigenous groups. The largest group are the Nahuas, who make up over half the native population. Veracruz is also home to many Otomí, whose language is part of the Oto-Manguean linguistic group. | ||
The Totonaca language, spoken by four percent of indigenous speakers in Mexico, is also prevalent in Veracruz; Veracruz has the largest share of Totonaca speakers (just over 50 percent). | The Totonaca language, spoken by four percent of indigenous speakers in Mexico, is also prevalent in Veracruz; Veracruz has the largest share of Totonaca speakers (just over 50 percent). | ||