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'''Zacatecas''' is a state in central [[Mexico]].  Its [[capital]] is also called Zacatecas.

'''Zacatecas''' is a state in central [[Mexico]].  Its [[capital]] is also called Zacatecas.

In 1546, the Spanish found great [[silver]] deposits in the state. Soon thousands of silver mines were operating, and the area became heavily populated and a major producer of silver. Zacatecas is still one of Mexico's largest producers of [[minerals]], primarily silver, [[gold]], mercury, [[copper]], [[iron]], and [[zinc]]. The city is known for it's [[cathedral]], located in the center of the city, built between 1730 and 1760.  

In 1546, the Spanish found great [[silver]] deposits in the state. Soon thousands of silver mines were operating, and the area became heavily populated and a major producer of silver. Zacatecas is still one of Mexico's largest producers of [[minerals]], primarily silver, [[gold]], mercury, [[copper]], [[iron]], and [[zinc]]. The city is known for its [[cathedral]], located in the center of the city, built between 1730 and 1760.  

Zacatecas City is listed as a UNESCO [[World Heritage Site]].  

Zacatecas City is listed as a UNESCO [[World Heritage Site]].  

==References==

==References==

* http://www.ourmexico.com/story.php?storyID=25

* http://www.ourmexico.com/story.php?storyID=25

* http://www.zacatecas.gob.mx/

* http://www.zacatecas.gob.mx/

[[category:Mexican States]]

[[category:Mexican States]]

[[category:Mexican Cities and Towns]]

[[category:Mexican Cities and Towns]]