
Zacatecas is a state in north-central Mexico, with Zacatecas serving as its capital. The state borders Durango to the northwest, Coahuila to the north, Nayarit to the west, San Luis Potosi and Nuevo Leon to the east, and Jalisco, Guanajuato, and Aguascalientes to the south. The state was rich with silver and other minerals, and it was home to major mining, agricultural, and tourist industries. In 2015, Zacatecas had a population of 1,579,209 people.