LOCATION, CLIMATE, ANDNATURAL RESOURCES OFMEXICOLOCATION, CLIMATE, ANDNATURAL RESOURCES OFMEXICO
LOCATIONLOCATION
Look at the relative sizes of the countries in Latin America. Compared to the others, where does Mexico rank in size (amount of land)?
Look at the relative sizes of the countries in Latin America. Compared to the others, where does Mexico rank in size (amount of land)? Mexico is the second largest country in Latin America.
When looking at population size, where does Mexico rank compared to other Latin American countries?
When looking at population size, where dies Mexico rank compared to other Latin American countries? Second largest population
Where does Mexico rank among Spanish speaking countries in the world?
It is the largest Spanish speaking country in the world.
Relative to the USA, where is Mexico located?
It is directly south of the USA.
What body of water is to the west of Mexico?
Pacific Ocean
What bodies of water are to the east of Mexico?
Gulf of Mexico & Caribbean Sea
Does Mexico’s location help or hurt its ability to trade?
It has a great location!
How many coastal urban areas show on this map? How might this affect trade and tourism?
Mexico actually has seven major ports capable of exporting goods using container ships.
Who do you think is Mexico’s largest trading partner?
USA The shared border is 1,969 miles long! 3/4 th of its trade is with the US.
The economy is helped by a strong tourist industry.
CLIMATECLIMATE
Mexico’s climate changes depending on location within the country.
Where do most Mexican’s live?
Over 75% live in urban areas.
They live where there is ample rainfall and comfortable temperatures.
Most people live on the Central Plateau in the central part of the country where there is a great deal of arable land. 25% of Mexicans are farmers.
NATURALRESOURCESNATURALRESOURCES
Oil Exports account for almost 1/3 of Mexico’s annual budget.
Mexico produces about 15% of all the silver sold in the world each year.
Agricultural exports include fruits, vegetables, coffee, and cotton.