Tlaxcala

geographical name

Tlax·​ca·​la tlä-ˈskä-lä How to pronounce Tlaxcala (audio)
1
state of central Mexico area 1511 square miles (3913 square kilometers), population 1,169,936
2
city in central Mexico east of Mexico City population 89,795

Note: The city of Tlaxcala serves as capital of the state of Tlaxcala.

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“Tlaxcala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tlaxcala. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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