Vulcan Mexico De Orizaba

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Mexico’s total area is 758449.43 square miles. The climate in Mexico usually changes from tropical to desert. The terrain ranged to high rough mountains to low plains by the ocean to high plateaus to desert. The average elevation of Mexico is 1,111 meters or about 0.69 of a mile. The highest point in Mexico is at Vulcan Pico de Orizaba, which is 5,675 meters or about 3.53 miles. Mexico uses 54.9% of their land for agriculture. Mexico’s exports include manufactured goods, oil and oil products, silver, fruits, vegetables, coffee, and cotton. Mexico’s imports include metalworking machines, steel mill products, agricultural machinery, electrical equipment, automobile parts for assembly and repair, aircraft, and aircraft parts.

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