The country of Mexico is our southern neighbor. It borders the US, Guatemala, and Belize. It is a federal republic operating under a centralized government. The capital is Mexico City, which is located in the south central section of the country. In all, Mexico is made of 31 states and 1 federal district.
Mexico has a wide variety of land types. They range from high terrain, rugged mountains, low coastal plains, high plateaus, and deserts. The high terrain, mountain areas, and deserts are found in central portions of the country, while the low coastal plains can be found along both its eastern and western borders. 39% of the land is meadows and pastures, 24% is forest and woodland, 12% is arable land, 1% is permanent crops, and the remaining
Mexico has a wide variety of land types. They range from high terrain, rugged mountains, low coastal plains, high plateaus, and deserts. The high terrain, mountain areas, and deserts are found in central portions of the country, while the low coastal plains can be found along both its eastern and western borders. 39% of the land is meadows and pastures, 24% is forest and woodland, 12% is arable land, 1% is permanent crops, and the remaining