Zacatecas

UK: /θakaˈtekas/ US: (sä′kä te′käs)

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Za•ca•te•cas  (sä′kä te′käs), n. 

1. Place Names a state in central Mexico. 1,097,000;
   28,125 sq. mi. (72,845 sq. km).
2. Place Names the capital of this state. 56,829.

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Zacatecas / θakaˈtekas/ noun

1. 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)
2. a city in N central Mexico, capital of Zacatecas state: silver mines. Pop: 241 000 (2005 est)