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SonoraThis article is about the Mexican state of Sonora. For other places with the same name, see Sonora (disambiguation).
Sonora is a state in northwestern Mexico, bordering the states of Chihuahua to the east, Sinaloa to the south, and Baja California to the northwest. To the north Sonora borders the US state of Arizona; to the west it borders the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). Sonora is important economically for its cattle production and mining, and popular among tourists for its fine beaches. Culturally it is important as a source of a style of music known as the Nortea. Cities with airports that serve as points of entry include Hermosillo (the state capital), Ciudad Obregn and Guaymas. Smaller towns popular with tourists that have airports include Puerto Peasco (also known as "Rocky Point") and lamos. Border crossings include the city of Nogales, across the border from Nogales, Arizona, and the town of Agua Prieta, across the border from Douglas, Arizona. The Sonoran Desert covers much of the state. The ISO 3166-2 is MX-SON. Municipalities Sonora contains 72 municipalities. See Municipalities of Sonora. External link
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