Monterrey

Monterrey is the capital and largest city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León, in Mexico. The city is anchor to the Monterrey metropolitan area, the second most productive in Mexico, and the third largest with an estimated population of 4,689,601 people as of 2015.

History

Monterrey was founded in the 16th century. The city has been a major industrial and business center in Mexico. The city's economy is based on industry and commerce, being home to many Mexican companies.

Geography

Monterrey is located in Northeast Mexico, at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental. The city covers approximately 324 square kilometers.

Economy

Monterrey is considered one of the most developed cities in the entire country. Globalization and trade liberalization have transformed the city into a sophisticated urban center with a growing economy.

Culture

Monterrey is recognized for its culture and art, which is reflected in its cultural centers, theaters, museums, and galleries.

Education

Monterrey has several universities and secondary schools. The city is home to the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, one of the most prestigious universities in Latin America.

Transportation

Monterrey is served by a comprehensive transportation network which includes roads, buses, and an underground metro system.

See also

• Nuevo León
• Mexico
• Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education

References

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External links

• Official website

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  Skyline of Monterrey
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  Puente Atirantado
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  Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción
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  Museo Regional del Obispado
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  Nuevo Palacio de Gobierno
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  Cerro de la Silla
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  PRI logo (Mexico)
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  Plano de la ciudad de Monterrey, 1791
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  Monterrey to the west, October 1846
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  Monterrey entre el Obispado y el Cerro de la Silla, 1904
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  Mount Silla and Monterrey MX