MEXICAN PHYSICAL RESOURCES

By EL-HAJJ MALIK SALEEM

General Characteristics of Mexico's Physical Resources

Two thirds of the country is covered by mountains, while south of Mexico city is primarily tropical forest. Resources are generally made up of oil and gas which make up about 30% of Mexico's economy.

Conclusions on Whether Mexico Is Primarily a Resource Rich or Resource Poor Country

Despite the size and promise of the energy sector the state controlled has to much influence in the productivity, so there are few oppertunities for large exportation. Nontheless Mexico is a relitively a resource rich country.

Traditional Bibliographic Sources on Mexico's Physical Resources

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