a state of W Mexico, on the Pacific: crossed by the Sierra Madre; valuable mineral resources. Capital: Guadalajara. Pop: 6 321 278 (2000). Area: 80 137 sq km (30 934 sq miles)
Jalisco in American English
(hɑˈliskɔ)
state of W Mexico, on the Pacific: 30,941 sq mi (80,137 sq km); pop. 5,303,000; cap. Guadalajara