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Mexico’s Geography

Mexico’s Geography. Mexico. A glimpse. 112.4 million people 60% mestizo 30% indigenous 10% Caucasians/European descent Population density twice that of the U.S. Area 1/5 the size of the U.S. Predominantly urban (75% of the pop.) Cities are growing as work cannot be found in countryside

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Mexico’s Geography

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  1. Mexico’s Geography

  2. Mexico

  3. A glimpse • 112.4 million people • 60% mestizo • 30% indigenous • 10% Caucasians/European descent • Population density twice that of the U.S. • Area 1/5 the size of the U.S. • Predominantly urban (75% of the pop.) • Cities are growing as work cannot be found in countryside • Most people can read and write • Sanitation, communication, and electricity are available almost anywhere • Modern health facilities • Regional diversity

  4. What do you see? – The North

  5. North continued

  6. What do you see? – The Central

  7. What do you see? – The South

  8. South continued

  9. The North • A frontier region comparable to the U.S. West • old and new • environmental issues • water resources • Philosophies heavily influenced by the U.S. – particularly individualism • Big on import and export business • Prefer private enterprise to state ownership • Complain about excessive state interference • It is wealthier than the rest of the country

  10. The Central • View themselves as “urbane and cosmopolitan” • See northerners as barbarians and “rough around the edges” • Support state action within economy and social institutions • Many work for the state • Big on heavy industry • Nearly 25% of the population lives in Mexico City (~20.4 million people)

  11. The South • Agrarian • High concentration of indigenous peoples • Live in traditional villages • Practice communal farming (ejidos) • Reject private ownership of land • Fight to maintain control of local governments • Rain forest and ancient ruins attract tourists

  12. Final Notes • Geography has historically made communication and transportation difficult • Infrastructure development is incredibly expensive • Soil erosion and desertification are growing problems • Whites (Caucasians and “white mestizos”) have a better chance of going to college, getting a job, making money, and having a nice home. • Mexicans and Indians have a high risk of infant mortality, malnutrition, poverty, low-paying jobs, and unemployment.

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