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Guadalajara is the capital city of the Mexican state of Jalisco, and the seat of the municipality of Guadalajara. The city is located in the central region of the state and in the western Pacific area of Mexico. The municipality is the most densely populated in Mexico after the Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl in the State of Mexico.

Guadalajara is situated at an altitude of 1,600 metres, favouring it with a mild, spring like climate.

The city is named after the Spanish city of Guadalajara, whose name originates from its Arabic name Wadi-al-Hajara meaning Valley of Stones; in theory the literal translation of the Iberian name (Arriaca), meaning Stony River.

Guadalajara is Mexico's second biggest city and a major contributor of economy,culture and religion and excerts significant influence to the rest of the country, the city also has the most important and ambitious projects of the country as far as infrastructure and business.

The city has hosted several international events such as the first Cumbre Iberoamericana in 1991, the Cumbre América Latina, El Caribe-Unión Europea in 2004, the Encuentro Internacional de Promotores y Gestores Culturales in 2005 and will be the city host of the 2011 Panamerican Games, also was named the American Capital of Culture in 2005, Ciudad Educadora (Educator City) in 2006 and the first Smart City in Mexico due to the use of technology as a main factor of development.

The city is also known as Mexico's silicon valley due to its strong electronic industry is also considered Mexico's high tech capital due to its country's leadership in software and informatics development.

he town of Guadalajara was founded in 1531 by Spanish explorer Cristóbal de Oñate, who was commissioned by the conquistador Nuño de Guzmán. It consisted of 42 inhabitants settled on the Mesa del Cerro, near the border with Nochistlán in the province of Teúl, known today as San Juan de Los Lagos. The name Guadalajara was taken from the birthplace of Nuño de Guzmán in Spain.

Guzmán and Cristóbal de Oñate decided to relocate to a place with more water, fewer dust storms and better transportation. They began the project on May 19, 1533, and by August 8, 1533 they had moved the town to its second location, near Tonalá. Two years later, in March 1535, they again moved the town to a new location.

On November 8, 1539 the emperor Charles V granted a coat of arms and the title of City to Guadalajara.

After a large attack by natives on September 28, 1541 during the War of the Mixtón, it was decided once more to relocate the city and re-establish it again in the Atemajac Valley.

Today's city of Guadalajara was founded at this site by Crístobal de Oñate on February 14, 1542, by Royal decree of King Charles V.

During the Colonial era, Guadalajara became the capital of Nueva Galicia and prior to the War of Independence it was the capital of the Intendencia of Guadalajara.

The beginning of the 20th century brought the end of the Porfiriato as the Mexican revolution unfolded. Guadalajara emerged from the revolution relatively untouched. After the Cristero War, peace returned to Guadalajara. For a long period the city prospered and developed in various areas. Medium and large companies emerged, and the areas around the residential nucleus began to grow out from the center. New architectural concepts were introduced which decorated the city with various building styles from 1920 to 1980. The city underwent multiple urban planning cycles during every government administration. New zones and commercial areas were born, and the creation of transnational companies and the arrival of international industries made the city prosperous.

The geographical location of the city and its communications infrastructure make it very favorable for commerce with the rest of the country, and the city attracts investors and commerce worldwide. In 1987, the Expo Guadalajara Convention Center was opened.

Football (soccer/futbol) is the most popular recreational sport in the city of Guadalajara. Thecity has had major football clubs such as ; Club Deportivo Guadalajara, CF Atlas and UAG Tecos. Atlas and Guadalajara have shared the Estadio Jalisco, while Estadio Tres de Marzo in Zapopan has been the home of the UAG Tecos. Club Deportivo Guadalajara has been listed as one of the most popular football teams in Mexico.

The city has a rich variety of architectural styles, ranging from the baroque to the modern. The city's colonial architecture is a product of French and Spanish trends that were current in Europe at the time of Guadalajara's initial settlement. The historic downtown district contains several examples of neoclassical architecture such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Degollado theater and surrounding buildings, as well as the large residential houses of the Lafayette district.

Panteón de Belén is a historical cemetery located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The cemetery is site of legends and night tours. It opened in 1848 and it was closed on 1896. If there is any cemetery that can be called beautiful the Panteón de Belén qualify. Until the construction of the Rotonda de los Jalisciences Ilustres it housed the memorial for major historical figures.

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