LOCATION, CLIMATE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF MEXICO

LOCATION

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?

Second largest population 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. 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?

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?

What body of water is to the west of Mexico? Pacific Ocean

What bodies of water are to the east of Mexico?

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?

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?

The shared border is 1,969 miles long! USA The shared border is 1,969 miles long! 3/4th of its trade is with the US.

The economy is helped by a strong tourist industry.

CLIMATE

Mexico’s climate changes depending on location within the country.

Where do most Mexican’s live?

Where do most Mexican’s live? Over 75% live in urban areas.

They live where there is ample rainfall and comfortable temperatures.

25% of Mexicans are farmers. 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.

NATURAL RESOURCES

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.