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  • Mexico, a UN, G20, OECD member, faces a 7.3 magnitude earthquake on its southern Pacific coast.
  • Its political features include land borders with the US, Guatemala, Belize, and maritime boundaries with the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea.
  • Rich in natural resources like silver, petroleum, and gold, Mexico's geography includes the Sierra Madre mountains and major rivers like Rio Grande.

In Summary

Mexico (Capital: Mexico City) 

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast.

Political features

  • Land Boundaries: United States (North), Guatemala (Southeast), Belize (Southeast).
  • Maritime: Pacific Ocean (West), Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea (East).
  • Mexico is a member of the United Nations, G20, OECD.

Geographical Features

  • Natural Resources: Silver (World’s leading producer), Petroleum, antimony, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber.
  • Major mountain ranges: Sierra Madre.
  • Major rivers: Rio Grande, Usumacinta, and Grijalva.
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Rio Grande

The Rio Grande is a major river in North America, forming part of the natural border between Mexico and the United States. It is an important source of water for irrigation and a significant geographical feature.

Sierra Madre

The Sierra Madre is a major mountain system in Mexico, encompassing several ranges. It plays a significant role in the country's geography, climate, and resource distribution.

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OECD का अर्थ है 'ऑर्गनाइजेशन फॉर इकोनॉमिक कोऑपरेशन एंड डेवलपमेंट' (आर्थिक सहयोग और विकास संगठन)। यह एक अंतर-सरकारी आर्थिक संगठन है जिसका गठन 1961 में हुआ था। इसके सदस्य देश एक बाजार अर्थव्यवस्था और लोकतांत्रिक बहुलवाद साझा करते हैं।

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