nayarit

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Definition of nayarit in English English dictionary

A state on the central east coast of Mexico

State (pop., 2000: 920,185), west-central Mexico. It covers an area of 10,664 sq mi (27,620 sq km), and its capital is Tepic. The Sierra Madre rises steeply from the Pacific littoral and cuts the terrain into gorges and valleys. Peaks include the volcanoes Ceboruco and Sangangüey. The coastal lagoons are well-known bird refuges. The main river, Grande de Santiago, flowing from Lake Chapala, is sometimes considered a continuation of the Lerma River. The economy is primarily based on agriculture

Hyphenation

Na·ya·rit

Etymology

() Cora, named after a chief of the Cora people, Cora Naye."." Enciclopedia de los Municipios de México.