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	Zacatecas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Zacatecas is one of the 31 constituent states of Mexico.
		The state shares its name with its capital and chief center of population, the city of Zacatecas, Zacatecas.
		The state of Zacatecas had an estimated 1,375,000 inhabitants in 2003.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zacatecas_(state) (531 words)

	Zacatecas state election, 2004 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Mexican state of Zacatecas held an election on Sunday, 4 July 2004.
		At stake was the office of the Zacatecas State Governor, all 30 members of the unicameral Zacatecas State Congress, and 57 mayors and municipal councils.
		At 22h30, with results from 46% of the polling stations counted, the victory of Amalia García, with a 35,000 vote lead, seemed inevitable.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2004_Zacatecas_state_election (169 words)

	History of Mexico - The State of Zacatecas
		The state of Zacatecas, located in the north-central portion of the Mexican Republic, is a land rich in cultural, religious, and historical significance.
		This period of prosperity led to a significant increase in the population of the city of Zacatecas from 15,000 in 1777 to 33,000 in 1803.
		On May 11, 1835, the Zacatecas militia, under the command of Francisco García, was defeated at the Battle of Guadalupe by the Federal forces of General Santa Anna.
	www.houstonculture.org /mexico/zacatecas.html (2084 words)

	Zacatecas, Zacatecas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Zacatecas is a city in Mexico, the capital of the state of Zacatecas.
		Zacatecas was founded in 1546 and was built over a rich vein of silver discovered by Juan de Tolosa in the same year.
		Silver form Zacatecas and from Potosí in Bolivia was coined as piece of eightpieces of eight and transported around the world by the Spanish treasure fleets and the Manila galleon/s.
	www.infothis.com /find/Zacatecas,_Zacatecas (428 words)

	State of Zacatecas, Mexico
		The state of Zacatecas is located in the north-western-central high plateau sector of Mexico bounded by the states of Durango, Coahuila, San Luis Potosi, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes and Jalisco.
		The city of Zacatecas, it's capital and largest city, has grown up around rich silver-mining operations, although the other minerals are also extracted from the area including gold, mercury, copper and iron ore. Another important economic activity of the state is the raising of cattle on it's outlying ranches.
		The city of Zacatecas is a rose-colored colonial jewel sandwiched between craggy mountains and outcroppings that since 1548, when the settlement was founded, have rendered silver from it's mining operations.
	surf-mexico.com /states/Zacatecas (503 words)

	Zacatecas. The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000
		Zacatecas; 21°04'N 100°48'W. Lying on the central plateau, Zacatecas is a state of semiarid basins and mountains.
		The Sierra Madre Occidental dominates the W 1/2, and a transverse spur (often over 10,000 ft/3,048 m high) of the same range, divides the state from W to E. Rainfall is light and vegetation sparse.
		The state is known for its numerous examples of baroque architecture.
	www.bartleby.com /69/55/Z00055.html (195 words)

	Company News On Call
		The state of Zacatecas (population 1.3 million) is located in north-central Mexico.
		The state's GSP per capita is only 60% of the national level, and some demographic indicators such as water, sewer, and electricity coverage also remain relatively low.
		Currently the state does not have specific plans to issue additional debt, although some infrastructure projects, such as the construction of state highways, could potentially be debt financed.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=105&STORY=/www/story/12-15-2000/0001388084 (650 words)

	S&P Raises State of Zacatecas, Mexico Rating to 'MxA'
		For fiscal 2002, Zacatecas is one of the few states in Mexico to have implemented a comprehensive contingency plan to limit the effects of the current economic recession.
		In an effort to improve the state's attractiveness for investment, the current administration is developing a highway program that is expected to connect the state to regional economic centers such as Aguascalientes and Guadalajara, and to El Paso, Texas.
		The state has no outstanding direct debt, and overall debt levels are very low at 0.4% of the state's GSP and 0.4% of operating revenues.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/02-13-2002/0001668674&EDATE= (872 words)

	--Zacatecas-- (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The name of this state of the Republic comes from the náhuatl words zacatl, which means dry shrub, and tecatl, which means people.
		Zacatecas was founded on September the 8th of that same year under the protection of the virgin of Patrocinio.
		Throughout the colonial period, the city of Zacatecas was second only to Mexico City in terms of population and the wealth it produced.
	www.inah.gob.mx /inah_ing/cein/htme/cein32.html (704 words)

	Tour By Mexico ® - Zacatecas State --- 10
		Zacatecas territory extends to an area of 75,040 sq.
		The State and Capital name of Zacatecas originate from the Nahuatl language, which describes a "People were Grass is abundant", The word zacatl means "grass" and tecatl means "people".
		The Zacatecas government has taken all steps necessary to preserve it heritage by maintaining the original architecture for both the religious and civil buildings.
	www.tourbymexico.com /zaca/zaca.htm (454 words)

	ZACATECAS - LoveToKnow Article on ZACATECAS
		It belongs wholly to the great central plateau of Mexico, with an average elevation of about 7700 ft. The state is somewhat mountainous, being traversed in the W. by lateral ranges of the Sierra Madre Occidental, and by numerous isolated ranges in other partsMazapil, Norillos, Guadalupe and others.
		A few cattle are raised, and considerable attention is given to the rearing of sheep, goats and swine.
		A naturaj product is guayule, a shrub from which rubber is extracted, The chief industry of Zacatecas, however, is mining for silver, gold, mercury, copper, iron, zinc, lead, bismuth, antimony and salt.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Z/ZA/ZACATECAS.htm (338 words)

	History of Mexico - The State of Aguascalientes
		The State of Aguascalientes had a population of 994,285 in 2000, making it one of the five most densely populated states in the country.
		However, soon after, in 1824, the small territory was incorporated as part of the State of Zacatecas and for the next 14 years it remained attached to its northern neighbor.
		On May 11, 1835, the Zacatecas militia, under the command of Francisco Garcia, was defeated at the Battle of Guadalupe by Santa Anna's forces.
	www.houstonculture.org /mexico/aguas.html (2194 words)

	AllRefer.com - Zacatecas, state, Mexico, Mexico (Mexican Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Lying on the central plateau, Zacatecas is a state of semiarid plains and mountains.
		After the territory, which under the Spanish also included Aguascalientes, was explored in 1530, it was initially not colonized, and it became a refuge for the indigenous peoples defeated in the MixtOn War.
		Zacatecas is known for its numerous examples of baroque architecture.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/Z/ZacatcsSt.html (325 words)

	Zacatecas, Zacatecas, Mexico
		Zacatecas is home to the Autonomous University of Zacatecas (UAZ) and a branch of the Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM).
		Silver form Zacatecas and from Potosí in Bolivia was coined as pieces of eight and transported around the world by the Spanish treasure fleets and the Manila galleons.
		Indeed, the city of Zacatecas is a popular tourist destination for Mexicans, and many of the local businesses cater to them.
	creekin.net /c5102-n121-zacatecas-zacatecas-mexico.html (426 words)

	Tour By Mexico ® - Zacatecas City in Zacatecas State, Mexico
		Zacatecas, an early mining town was founded in 1546 after the discovery of silver.This early colonial town became only second to
		Originally it carried the name "The Mines of The Zacatecas", as it was the mines which disgorged fabulous wealth which enriched the Spanish crown.
		The Mineralogy Museum of the Autonomous University of Zacatecas
	www.tourbymexico.com /zaca/zaca/zaca.htm (388 words)

	Boston.com / News / World / Latin America/Caribbean / Woman elected governor of Mexican state (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Amalia Garcia, of the leftist Democratic Revolution Party, claimed victory in the state of Zacatecas as numerous polls gave her between 48 and 50 percent of the vote against two other candidates.
		The election in Zacatecas, which has a large migrant populations in the United States, also includes several U.S. residents who have returned to seek office in their homeland.
		The presence of migrant candidates for city and state posts was an early test of Mexico's attempts to increase the political presence of migrants.
	www.boston.com /news/world/latinamerica/articles/2004/07/04/woman_elected_governor_of_mexican_state?mode=PF (385 words)

	: Zacatecas - Surf-Mexico's Mexico Directory
		The state of Zacatecas is located in the north-central portion of the country.
		It is a large state bounded on the north-west by Durango, to the north by Coahila, to the east by San Luis Potosi, and to the south by the states of Aguascalientes and Jalisco.
		The state of Zacatecas lies in the north-central plateau region of Mexico.
	www.surf-mexico.com /dir/36 (196 words)

	Vineyard of Oak Park \| Mexico Missions 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Tim and Melissa Meyer state that their mission is to assist in church planting and the discipleship of Mexican nationals for the purpose of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
		Zacatecas is said to be the least evangelized state in Mexico and one, if not the poorest.
		Zacatecas was settled and taken over by the Spaniards in the 1500's as the silver mined in the surrounding area was used to finance Spain's exploration campaigns - not only around Mexico, Central and South America, but around the world.
	www.vineyardoakpark.com /mex_06_04.html (1589 words)

	Welcome to Zacatecas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The state of Zacatecas is located in this region of Mexico.
		Zacatecas was settled and taken over by the Spaniards in the 1500’s as the silver mined in the surrounding area was used to finance Spain’s exploration campaigns — not only around Mexico, Central and South America, but around the world.
		In the state of Nuevo León, pecan trees grow in abundance on the mountainsides.
	www.juanitasfoods.com /english/RegionB.asp (388 words)

	FRESNILLO - LoveToKnow Article on FRESNILLO
		N.W. of th~ city of Zacatecas on a branch of the Santiago river.
		It stands on a fertile plain between the Santa Cruz and Zacatecas ranges, about 7700 ft. above sea-level, has a temperate climate, and is surrounded by an agriculturaf district producing Indian corn and wheat.
		It is a clean, well- built town, whose chief distinction is its school of mines founded in 1853.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /F/FR/FRESNILLO.htm (147 words)

	Zacatecas Mexico Wines, Wineries & Wine Tours
		From fascinating museums and cable-car rides of ancient mines, to villages where traditional silversmiths still live and work, the state of Zacatecas is a place where centuries of history meet modern-day elegance and commodity.
		Smaller high elevation vineyards are planted at Zacatecas and go as high as 7,000 feet on the plateau of Aguascalientes...
		Zacatecas, the City of Silver - Wines are not the only, or even the main, reason to visit this area.
	www.chiff.com /wine/n-america/zacatecas.htm (236 words)

	Boston.com / News / World / Latin America/Caribbean / Migrants seek office in border state (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Bermudez is one of several migrant candidates running for office in Zacatecas state elections Sunday, a vote that is being closely watched as Mexico seeks to politically integrate Mexicans living abroad.
		The northern state of Zacatecas changed its constitution last year to make it easier for migrant candidates to win.
		Manuel de la Cruz, who left Zacatecas 33 years ago for California and owns a construction business, is running for the state congress and wants to bring jobs to Zacatecas.
	www.boston.com /news/world/latinamerica/articles/2004/07/01/migrants_seek_office_in_border_state (768 words)

	Zacatecas - Mexico Boutique Hotels Destinations
		The State of Zacatecas is located in the heart of Mexico and its name originates from the Nahuatl language which describes a "place where grass is abundant".
		The settlement now known as the capital city of Zacatecas, is built in a ravine on the slopes of the Cerro de la Bufa, a rock-crowned hill of over 8,000 feet in altitude.
		The Zacatecas Tramway (Teleférico Zacatecas) connects the 2,100 foot span between the hills "Cerro La Bufa" (which is considered a symbol of the City) and El Grillo for a great view over the city.
	www.mexicoboutiquehotels.com /mexico/destinations/zacatecas.html (884 words)

	zacatecas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Its population (1910) 475,863 of the state reside in Zacatecas, which has 25,905 inhabitants (census Zacatecas is an example of the splendor of the colonial era; the pink stone filigree used in its Museum of Guadalupe.
		Zacatecas was the first town we stayed in Zacatecas, an early mining town was founded in 1546 Zacatecas.
		Zacatecas City is the capital of the State of Zacatecas located 613 km from Mexico City Visit New Advent for the Summa Theologica, Church Fathers, Catholic Encyclopedia and more.
	www.goodnightdreams.com /bot/zacatecas.htm (395 words)

	Location. JAZ México. Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, Mexico.
		The municipality of Juan Aldama is located to the north of the State's Capital (Zacatecas City), at 24° 17' 28" North and 103° 20' 47" West.
		Its limits are, municipalities of Durango State: Santa Clara and Simón Bolivar, to the north.
		Río Grande to the South, Nieves to the East and Miguel Auza to the West, the three of them in the State of Zacatecas.
	mx.geocities.com /jazmexico/english/location.htm (75 words)

	Museum of Latin American Art
		This exhibition was made possible by: the Irma Valerio Gallery and the Government of the State of Zacatecas.
		Zacatecas, which in the indigenous nahuatl dialect means “place where grass is abundant”, is a state located in North-Central Mexico.
		Producing one-fifth of all of the colony's silver, Zacatecas became the third largest city in Mexico during the colonial era.
	www.molaa.com /exhibitions_dec03_to_mar04.htm (262 words)

	Welcome to the Mountain View Chamber Website! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The State of Zacatecas is located in the Northern-Central region of the Mexican Republic.
		The adjacent states are Coahuila to the North, San Luis Potosi to the East, Aguascalientes and Jalisco to the South, and Durango to the West.
		During the revolution, Zacatecas was the center of national attention when the city was taken by Pancho Villa and his Dorados in the famous battle known as the Toma de Zacatecas, in June of 1914.
	www.gavilan.cc.ca.us /zacate2.htm (445 words)

	Migrants seek voice in Mexico politics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Bermudez supporters said the state of Zacatecas should grant its migrants what the federal government has denied them: the right to participate in Mexico's political life.
		Zacatecas lawmakers are expected to vote by April.
		Sinaloa researchers are conducting a census of Sinaloans in the United States to gauge interest in a migrant voting law for them, possibly by 2005.
	www.azcentral.com /specials/special03/articles/0125migrantvote25.html (900 words)

	washingtonpost.com: Mexican State Gives Emigrants The Vote
		MEXICO CITY, Aug. 25 -- The central state of Zacatecas has amended its constitution to make it easier for Mexicans living in the United States, and even their children born north of the border, to run for local and state office.
		Carlos Olamendi, a California businessman and an influential leader of Mexicans living in the United States, said the Zacatecas initiative shows that "the empowerment of emigrants is moving forward." The big prize, he said, is the right to vote in Mexican elections without leaving the United States.
		De la Cruz said many emigrants who return to Mexico for vacations have been dissatisfied with the pace of reform and are demanding a chance to hold office in their homeland, where many of their family members still live.
	www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn/A44655-2003Aug25?language=printer (995 words)

	zacfun
		In Zacatecas, Fenix offers afternoon volunteer programs of two types, both integrating the student into an aspect of local daily life and providing an excellent opportunity to practice the language in a field of interest to the student.
		For many years, Zacatecas has been known for its extensive cultural life, and it is possible to enjoy different kinds of expositions: paintings, photos, handicrafts, performances of literary works, and many others.
		The popular State Band of Zacatecas is one of the oldest and most famous bands in Mexico and they have performed for many different national and international audiences.
	www.fenixlanguageinstitute.com /zacfun.htm (787 words)

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