a state of SW Mexico, on the Pacific: rich mineral resources. Capital: Morelia. Pop: 3 979 177 (2000). Area: 59 864 sq km (23 114 sq miles)
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Mi•cho•a•cán
(mē′chô ä kän′),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesa state in SW Mexico. 2,805,000;
23,196 sq. mi. (60,080 sq. km). Cap.: Morelia.
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