Which country ??

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Question 

New Mexico is the state in which country  ??

1.  France 

2.  Canada

3.  United States of America 

4.  Mexico 

Answer 

New Mexico is the state in  United States of America  !!!

In 1560s, Spanish explorers called the land north to Valley of Mexico as  Nuevo Mexico  or  New Mexico.

Because they hoped to find rich culture of Mexico.

New Mexico state is not named after  country Mexico   !!!

Both state and country named after same original place ,  Valley of Mexico   !!!

Correct Answer    United States of America......