a state in N central Mexico: high plateau, with the Sierra Madre Occidental in the west; irrigated agriculture (esp cotton) and rich mineral resources. Capital: Durango. Pop: 1 448 661 (2000). Area: 119 648 sq km (46 662 sq miles)
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a city in NW central Mexico, capital of Durango state: mining centre. Pop: 520 000 (2005 est)
Official name: Victoria de Durango
Durango in American English
(dʊˈræŋgoʊ; dəˈræŋgoʊ; Spanish duˈʀɑŋgoʊ)
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state of NW Mexico: 46,196 sq mi (119,647 sq km); pop. 1,349,000
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its capital: pop. 414,000
: in full Vicˈtoria de Duˈrango (vɪkˈtoʊʀiˌɑ ðeɪ duˈʀɑŋgoʊ)