a state of N central Mexico, on the central plateau: rich mineral resources. Capital: Zacatecas. Pop: 1 351 207 (2000). Area: 75 040 sq km (28 973 sq miles)
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a city in N central Mexico, capital of Zacatecas state: silver mines. Pop: 241 000 (2005 est)
Zacatecas in American English
(ˌsɑkɑˈtɛkɑs)
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state of NC Mexico: 28,973 sq mi (75,040 sq km); pop. 1,276,000