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Recently, the Mexico’s Senate approved tariffs of up to 50% on imports from Asian countries, including India.
About Mexico
- Location: It is located in the southern part of North America.
- Bordering Countries: It shares its land border with the United States of America to the north and with Guatemala and Belize to the southeast.
- Maritime boundaries: It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and west; by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea to the east.
- Capital City: Mexico City
Geographical Features of Mexico
- It is a part of the circum-Pacific “Ring of Fire”—a region of active volcanism and frequent seismic activity.
- Peninsulas: It consists of the Baja Peninsula and Yucatan Peninsula.
- Major Rivers: Rio Grande river and Colorado river (which is shared with US)
- Lakes: Lake Chapala and Lake Cuitzeo.
- Major mountain range: Sierra Madre.
- Natural Resources: Petroleum, silver, Antimony, Copper, Gold, Lead, zinc, natural gas.
Source: TH
Mexico FAQs
Q1: What is the capital of Mexico?
Ans: Mexico City
Q2: Which mountain range runs along the western coast of Mexico?
Ans: Sierra Madre Occidental
