Yucatán (state)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Yucatán (state)?Northeastern Yucatán Peninsula, southeastern Mexico
2. How many people live in Yucatán (state)?Approximately 2,320,944 (2020 census)
3. How big is Yucatán (state)?35,700 square kilometers (13,800 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Yucatán (state)?Mérida
5. What language do people speak in Yucatán (state)?Spanish (official), Yucatecan Maya
6. When was Yucatán (state) built?Statehood established in 1823

Karst Topography: A landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone, characterized by underground drainage systems and sinkholes.
Caste War of Yucatán: A major 19th-century rebellion by Maya people against the Mexican government and landowners.
Yucatecan Maya: A distinct dialect of the Maya language spoken by a significant portion of the population in Yucatán.
Federal State: A political entity that is part of a larger federation, with its own government but subject to federal laws.