The natural components of Mexico They include all those elements found in nature that characterize the country, such as its natural resources, hydrography, flora, fauna and climate.
Normally these components are used for the benefit of the inhabitants at an economic level. Like most countries in Central and South America, Mexico has abundant natural components and an immense diversity, and its flora, fauna and climate can be considered as exotic.
Like many countries of the American bloc (apart from the United States and Canada), the Mexican economy is highly dependent on its natural resources.
Because it is considered a not fully industrialized country, Mexico relies on its natural elements to promote its economy. Apart from resources such as mining or agriculture, its flora, fauna, landscapes and geography provide great tourist attractions.
First of all, we must mention Mexican oil, which is one of the first generators of wealth and employment in the country..
In addition, Mexico is a country with a great livestock and agricultural tradition. One of its main and most exploited natural resources is corn, vital in the Mexican diet.
Sheep, cattle, pig farming, fishing and dairy and egg production are also practiced..
Mining is also extremely widespread, some of the most extracted minerals are copper, tin, iron, oil and lead..
Regarding agriculture, the most produced agricultural elements are corn, sugar cane, tomato, avocado and chili..
Most of these agricultural elements are part of the basic diet of the Mexican inhabitant, and are recognized worldwide as key components of Mexican gastronomy..
Mexican soil is one of the most varied in the world. To the mountains, plateaus, plains, slopes or depressions are added a fairly complex underwater relief, all around a large central plateau. All of this is the result of internal activity during the Quaternary period..
It is a very unstable space due to the Caribbean, Pacific and Cocos plates. This causes earthquakes to be frequent in Mexico and many volcanoes are active..
The land relief in Mexico is full of numerous mountain ranges that prevent the emergence of rivers that are too long.
Despite this, throughout the territory there are many wetlands, swamps, lagoons and small lakes, many of which do not exceed 50 square kilometers.
The largest rivers are located in the tropics, where they are nourished due to the high percentage of rain that falls. In desert areas the water channels are sporadic and smaller in size.
With some of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world, Mexican flora and fauna are some of the most varied and rich in the world..
More than 250 thousand plant species can be found in Mexico, many with endemic characteristics. The vast majority of orchid and cactus families around the world are in Mexico.
The Mexican fauna has about 200 thousand different specials, which represents 10% of the world's biodiversity. Some of the best known animals are the golden eagle, the axolotl, the jaguar, the rattlesnake, the black bear and the white shark.
The incredible biodiversity present in Mexico is given by the large number of different climates capable of developing in the country, which has motivated for thousands of years the appearance of plant and animal species with very diverse characteristics..
The climate of Mexico presents great contrasts, being possible to find very different environments, although in general it is considered that Mexico has a temperate tropical climate.
Depending on the location and other factors (such as altitude), several territories can be found where arid, tropical, temperate, cold and warm climates can be observed..
Mexico is located between two oceans: the Pacific to the west and the Atlantic to the east, as well as the Caribbean Sea. This means that Mexico has more than 11,000 km of coastline, being a great source of natural wealth.
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