Mexico's Geography, Topography and Climate
             It is estimated that Mexico has an area of nearly two million square kilometers, commonly defined by several regions: Central, Western, Northwestern, Baja California, Baja California Sur and the Northeastern Region.
             Source: National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics (INEGI)
             Mexico has a wide-ranging relief throughout the country. The geography is made up of regions contrasting in many ways, from dry desert to wet tropics, and flat lands to peaks rising 7,000 feet above sea level. It is this rough geography that presents a problem for the resourceful use of shipping. These variances can be viewed in Figure x demonstrating physical characteristics of the geographic areas and their major distinctions.
             Upon reviewing the geography of Mexico, one will find that Mexico does not have significant natural modes of transportation such as rivers to navigate and transport goods, unlike the U.S. with many natural modes of transportation, such as the Mississippi or the Great Lakes. Mexico has a wide-ranging coastline strategically located in the Americas; however, this natural advantage has been historically underutilized.
             Figure x: Physical characteristics of geographic areas.
             The range in topography has a significant impact on Mexico's economy and its society. This can also have an effect on the climate and conditions that will impact the soils of the land, farming, and growth of vegetation. One can argue that these conditions have a major influence on the nation's ability to support agricultural activities, raising livestock, maintaining forestry, building materials, industry and society in general. Mexico's climate also has a wide range that is mostly due to the great span from north to south, where we find changes in altitude and humidity. The ranges can be seen in Figure x below.
             Figure x: Climates of Mexico. (Source:...