Where people live and trade in Mexico

Oil is one of the top exports:

• Exports 1.7 million barrels/day.

• Money from oil sales provides 1/3 of the government’s budget.

• Mexico is one of the world’s top producers of silver.

• Other exports include fruits, vegetables, coffee, & cotton.

• Tourism is also a major industry.

Most people live in central Mexico:

• Arable farmland with enough rain to grow crops.

• Many manufacturing centers are located here

(provide jobs to 75% of the country’s population)

• Urban: 77%

• Rural: 23%

Mexico has a mix of new and old industries.

• Recently expanded railroads, airports, and electric generating plants.

• 7 major seaports

• Exports: oil, manufactured goods, silver, fruits, vegetables, coffee, & cotton.

• Tourism