Queretaro is located 220 kilometers northwest of Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. It is the capital of Queretaro state and the geographical center of Mexico. The city has a total area of ??783 square kilometers and a total population of 750,000; of which the urban population is 590,000, accounting for 44.7% of the state's population. It is the largest city in the state of Queretaro. Basic introduction Chinese name: Querétaro Foreign name: Querétaro Administrative division category: City Region: Queretaro State, Mexico Geographical location: Central Mexico, geographical center of Mexico? Population: 590,000? Famous attractions: colonial architecture, elevated aqueduct ? Airport: Queretaro Airport? History, economy, transportation, scientific research and education, tourism, foreign exchanges, history The founding of the city of Queretaro can be traced back to the 13th century. It was built by the Otomi Indians and is more famous than the Tenochtitlan (the predecessor of Mexico City) was decades earlier. After the Spanish colonists occupied this ancient Indian city in 1531, they built a city with a strong Spanish style on the ruins of the Indian civilization and named it "Santiago de Querétaro". Since then, due to its important location, Queretaro has been closely linked to many major historical events in Mexican history. It was here that Hidalgo, the father of Mexican independence, planned together with the city's patriotic organization "Queretaro Society" Those who launched an independent uprising here had to temporarily change the starting point of the uprising to the neighboring village of Dolores because they were accidentally tipped off by a traitor before the uprising. In 1847, during the Mexican-American War, after the capital Mexico City was captured by the U.S. military, the Mexican government and the Nationalist Party moved their capital here to negotiate peace with the U.S. military. The 1917 Constitution was signed here. Economy The city is rich in corn, soybeans, barley, wheat and kale. Its livestock products are mainly pork and eggs. It is one of the national agricultural and animal husbandry production areas. The city's industry has developed rapidly, with processing and manufacturing as the leading industry, including food, machinery, papermaking, chemicals, forestry processing and other industries. Its main export products include food, clothing, freezers, gears, cast iron, paper, electronic components, etc. Mexico is a famous agricultural product distribution and processing center in Mexico. It has the largest textile mills and cotton gins in the country, and its processing industry enjoys a high reputation. The radiation effects such as high employment rate and high investment rate brought by the rapidly developing regional economy, as well as the increasingly perfect supporting infrastructure construction and social security, attract more and more people from all over the world. Many multinational companies, such as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Volkswagen, etc., have established production bases here. These investments have also made Querétaro one of the most prosperous cities in Mexico. Transportation Queretaro is the national railway, highway, and communication center city, and has the largest long-distance bus station in the country. The Mexico City-Queretaro high-speed railway plan connects the capital Mexico City and Queretaro, and is expected to start construction in 2015. Scientific research and education The city's scientific and educational undertakings are relatively developed, with 30 scientific research institutions, 16 hospitals, and 13 colleges and universities. Anahuac University is a well-known private university in Kezhou, specializing in economics, trade and science and engineering. Anahuac University's network covers nine cities across Mexico, cultivating various talents for the country, and especially delivering a large amount of "fresh blood" to Mexico's economic and trade development and foreign exchanges. Queretaro Aeronautical University (Public) is close to Queretaro Airport. It is an institution of higher learning with the mission of cultivating senior technical talents in professional aircraft assembly and manufacturing. It sends professional and technical talents to aircraft manufacturers in the United States, Canada, France and other countries every year, and works with Aviation companies directly conduct talent training and docking. Near the school are Canada's Bombardier, known as one of the "Four King Kongs" of aircraft manufacturing, France's Safran, one of the world's most important aircraft engine manufacturers, and five other companies including the United States, India and South Korea. Many well-known aircraft manufacturers settled in Croatia because of the Aviation University. Aeronautical University of Queretaro Tourism The city of Queretaro is one of Mexico's famous tourist destinations. The city is surrounded by mountains on three sides and a plain on one side, with an altitude of 1,800 meters. It has spring-like weather all year round and a pleasant climate. It is world-famous for its beautiful Spanish-style architecture and quiet scenic spots.
Many historical buildings and relics from the colonial period still remain in the city, which were included in the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO in 1996. The city is filled with colonial-era Spanish-style buildings, large and small churches, and squares. Visitors stroll along the quaint stone roads, feel the historical atmosphere of the 18th century, walk slowly along the magnificent red brick aqueduct with a history of more than 200 years, and appreciate the charm of this city that enjoys the reputation of a world natural and historical heritage. kind. Queretaro is one of the fastest-growing cities in Mexico. Since the ancient city is listed as a World Heritage Site, there are many tourists who want to see the great masterpieces in history in person. Most of Querétaro's attractions are located in the historic area listed as a World Cultural Heritage, full of colonial buildings. What is worth savoring are the luxurious municipal and municipal buildings built in the golden age of the 17th and 18th centuries. Religious Barolo architecture. In the center of Queretaro stands the San Francisco Church, which was built in the early 18th century. Since then it has been the most important religious attraction in the city and is now a well-known tourist attraction. Independence Square is the oldest part of Queretaro. It is planted with leathery Terminalia trees and is surrounded by outdoor restaurants and colonial mansions. It is a good place for citizens to relax and entertain. External Exchanges: On September 2, 1997, it became a sister city with Shijiazhuang City, China.