Sonora

Quick Facts: Who was Sonora?

Subject:

Sonora

Known for:

Free and Sovereign State of Sonora, located in northwest Mexico.

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Sonora (Spanish pronunciation: [soˈnoɾa] ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Sonora, is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico. The state is divided into 72 municipalities. The capital and largest city is Hermosillo, located in the center of the state.

Career & Major Achievements

Other large cities include Ciudad Obregón, Nogales, San Luis Río Colorado (both on the Mexico-United States border) and Navojoa. Sonora is located in northwest Mexico, bordering the states of Chihuahua to the east, Baja California to the west (of the north portion) and Sinaloa to the southeast. It shares a border with the United States, adjacent to the U.S. states of Arizona to the north and New Mexico to the northeast.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The southwest has a significant share of the coastline of the Gulf of California. Sonora's natural geography is divided into three parts: the Sierra Madre Occidental in the east of the state; plains and rolling hills in the center; and the coast on the Gulf of California. It is primarily arid or semiarid deserts and grasslands, with only the highest elevations having sufficient rainfall to support other types of vegetation.

Notable Quotes by Sonora

“Sonora is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico.”

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Sonora

True or False: “True or false: Sonora's natural geography is composed solely of arid deserts and lacks significant coastal features.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. Sonora's natural geography is diverse, including the Sierra Madre Occidental, central plains, and a significant coastline on the Gulf of California.

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

• Sonu Nigam — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Versatile Indian playback singer, music director, and actor known for wide vocal range.
• Sony — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Global conglomerate spanning electronics, gaming, media, and advanced sensing technologies.
• Sony Lab'ou Tansi — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Pioneering Congolese writer celebrated for 'New African Writing' in French.
• Soo Ae — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Acclaimed South Korean actress known for versatile roles from historical epics to thrillers.
• Soong Ching-ling — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Pivotal Chinese politician, wife of Sun Yat-sen, and 'Mother of Modern China'
• Soong Mei-ling — Chrono-Wiki Encyclopedia Entry: Prominent figure in 20th-century Chinese politics and foreign relations.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonora