Zacetecas, Mexico

Zacatecas is located in north-central Mexico. The state is best known for its rich deposits of silver, its colonial architecture and its importance during the Mexican revolution. The state is also known as one of the safest states in the country. The main economic activities of Zacatecas are mining, agriculture and tourism. The state shares its name with its capital and chief center of population, the city of Zacatecas, Zacatecas.