Key Facts about Mexico

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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

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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