a province of Mexico. See Mexico.

or GUADIANA, a city of Mexico, capital of the province of the same name, is situated in a wide plain 6847 feet above the level of the sea. Lat. 24.25. N., Long. 105.55. W. It was originally founded in 1559 by the viceroy Velasco, as a military post for the control of the Chichimecas. Its present importance is owing to the mineral wealth of the vicinity. As late as 1783 it contained not more than 8000 inhabitants, but its present population is estimated at from 30,000 to 40,000. The town is regularly built with many fine streets, and an elegant plaza or square. Among its public buildings are the cathedral, theatre, and...