where does chihuahua come from
Fun Facts. 1  Chihuahuaâs coat of arms bears a shield with a red border. 2  The stateâs name is believed to come from a NÃ¡huatl word that means dry, sandy place. 3  The largest state in Mexico, Chihuahua is slightly larger than the United Kingdom, six times larger than Switzerland and seven times larger than Holland.