101 Facts About Albuquerque
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Albuquerque was founded in 1706 and is one of the nation's oldest inland communities. |
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Albuquerque's elevation of 5312 feet makes it the highest metropolitan city in America. |
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The city was named for the Duke of Alburquerque, Viceroy of New Spain. Later the first "r" in the spelling was dropped. |
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Albuquerque is the geographical center of New Mexico, know throughout the nation as "The Land of Enchantment." |
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Albuquerque is in the heart of Indian pueblo country -- the oldest farming civilization on the North American continent. |
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The Sandia Mountains at the eastern edge of Albuquerque are the first to be encountered west of the Mississippi River. "Sandia" is Spanish for "watermelon." |
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The 2.7 mile aerial tramway located five miles northeast of Albuquerque is the longest in North America. It has the third longest span in the world. The tram whisks visitors from the base of 6600 feet to the top of 10,378 foot Sandia Peak in about twenty |
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The 10,378 foot-high Sandia Crest, high point of the mountains east of Albuquerque, offers a panoramic view of more than 11,000 square miles. |
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Albuquerque encompasses a metropolitan population of about 500,000. |
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A favorite spot with tourists is Albuquerque's famous "Old Town," the original townsite founded in 1706. |
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