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Durango

Durango is a toponym used for several places, most prominently in Mexico, the United States, and Spain. In Mexico, Durango refers to the State of Durango (Estado de Durango) in the northwest and to its capital city, also named Durango, which serves as the state’s administrative and economic center. The state features a varied landscape that includes the Sierra Madre Occidental and arid valleys. Its economy has historically been anchored in mining and agriculture, with growing manufacturing and service sectors. The region preserves colonial-era architecture and hosts cultural festivals that reflect its heritage.

In the United States, Durango refers to a city in southwestern Colorado. It is the county seat

Durango is also the name of a town in the Basque Country of Spain, located in the

of
La
Plata
County
and
lies
along
the
Animas
River
near
the
San
Juan
Mountains.
The
city
functions
as
a
regional
hub
for
tourism,
outdoor
recreation,
and
education,
hosting
Fort
Lewis
College.
It
is
also
known
as
a
gateway
to
nearby
parks
and
historic
railways,
including
the
Durango
&
Silverton
Narrow
Gauge
Railroad,
which
operates
scenic
routes
to
the
high
country.
province
of
Biscay.
It
has
a
historic
town
center
and
exists
within
the
Basque
cultural
and
linguistic
region,
with
traditions
and
architecture
dating
to
the
medieval
period.