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City (pop., 2000: 119,639), capital of Colima state, Mexico.
Located in west-central Mexico, it lies on the Colima River in the foothills of the Sierra Madre . Founded in 1522, it has played only a minor role in Mexican history because of its inaccessibility. Its industries centre on processing local agricultural products. It is the site of the University of Colima (1867).
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State (pop., 2000: 542,627), western Mexico.
Covering 2,004 sq mi (5,191 sq km), which includes the Colima city. Situated along the Pacific coast, most of the small state lies in the narrow coastal plain, beyond which it rises into the foothills of the Sierra Madre . The soil is generally fertile and productive, but a lack of transportation has impeded development. Agriculture is the principal occupation; livestock raising is important in the highlands.