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Contributor: Jodi Powell. Lesson ID: 10840
¡Arriba, Mexico! From sizzling deserts to majestic mountains and tropical forests, it's a geography fiesta! Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean's waves and the Gulf's tropical vibes, Mexico's got it all!
Hola! Welcome to Mexico, the Spanish-speaking southern neighbor of the United States.
In Mexico, tall mountains, deep canyons, deserts, jungles, and many national parks exist.
Catch a glimpse of this geography with the video below!
Keep it going with this fun video of interesting Mexican facts! (Note: this video is silent.)
Mexico is a land of many terrains.
Explore these Maps of Mexico to explore some of the country's physical and political geographies.
Notice the Central Plateau in the center of the map, surrounded by the Sierra Madre mountain ranges.
The Central Plateau is home to the country's capital, Mexico City, where over 20 million people live (the fourth-most populated city in the world). The plateau covers 40% of Mexico's landscape.
Next, locate the three Sierra Madre Mountain ranges: Occidental, Oriental, and del Sur. Within these mountain ranges are many volcanoes!
Another notable physical feature in Mexico is the Yucatan Peninsula. Locate it on the map.
Lying between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, the Yucatan Peninsula is an attractive stop for beach lovers.
The Rio Grande River is the long river that creates part of the border between the United States and Mexico. Locate this on the map as well.
Watch this next video to learn more about Mexico's geography.
Next, explore the Famous Landforms in Mexico.
Disocver even more Mexico Facts. Read the first few sections, stopping when you get to the section on people and languages.
Finish up with this one last overview of Mexico's Most Famous Geographical Features.
Great work! Head to the Got It? section to show what you have learned!
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