Campeche

[ kahm-pe-che ]

/ kɑmˈpɛ tʃɛ /

noun

a state in SE Mexico, on the peninsula of Yucatán. 19,672 sq. mi. (50,950 sq. km).

a seaport in and the capital of this state.

Gulf of, the SW part of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Their Royal Highnesses will also visit Mexico City, Campeche and Monterrey.

Charles and Camilla To Visit Mexico and Colombia |Tom Sykes |October 3, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The Spaniards sailed away, and did not settle at Campeche until 1541.

The Ancient Cities of the New World |Dsir Charnay
The best quality comes from Campeche, and it is marketed mainly from Central American ports.

Commercial Geography |Jacques W. Redway
Lolonois had been in Campeche and was supposed to have perished in one of his forays.

The History of Cuba, vol. 1 |Willis Fletcher Johnson

This place is the great dept for woods known as Campeche, and drives a brisk trade.

The Ancient Cities of the New World |Dsir Charnay
During the revolution of 1842 Campeche was the scene of many engagements between the Mexicans and people of Yucatan.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 |Various

British Dictionary definitions for campeche

Campeche

/ (Spanish kamˈpetʃe) /

noun

a state of SE Mexico, on the SW of the Yucatán peninsula: forestry and fishing. Capital: Campeche. Pop: 205 000 (2005 est). Area: 56 114 sq km (21 666 sq miles)

a port in SE Mexico, capital of Campeche state. Pop: 195 000 (2000 est)

Bay of Campeche or Gulf of Campeche the SW part of the Gulf of Mexico

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