AGUASCALIENTES


Meaning of AGUASCALIENTES in English

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City (pop., 2000: 594,056), capital of Aguascalientes state, Mexico.

Located on the Aguascalientes River, it was founded as a mining settlement in 1575 and became the state capital in the 1850s. It is sometimes called La Ciudad Perforada ("The Perforated City") because of an underground labyrinth of tunnels built by an unknown pre-Columbian people. It is an agricultural centre, with several industries. Several notable churches possess outstanding examples of colonial religious art.

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State (pop., 2000: 943,506), central Mexico.

With an area of 2,110 sq mi (5,471 sq km), it is one of the country's smallest states. It occupies part of the central plateau. It was explored by Spaniards in the 16th century and became a coal-mining centre. During the revolution of 1919–20 it was the scene of bitter fighting. Today it is a fertile agricultural area and is noted for its mineral production. Its capital is the city of Aguascalientes .

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