Latin America: Location, Climate, and Natural Resources

Most people live in cities in the central part of the country while others live along the border and areas rich in minerals

• Mexico

• Venezuela

Hot and humid climate with a rainy season

• Mexico

• Venezuela

Location makes it a great trading partner with the U.S.

• Mexico

• Venezuela

Location allows for trade with neighbors such as the U.S., Brazil, and Colombia

• Mexico

• Venezuela

Areas rich with minerals like silver, copper, lead, iron, and oil is the most valuable resource

• Mexico

• Venezuela

Most people live along the coast in cities

• Mexico

• Venezuela

Mostly dry climate with little rainfall with a humid, tropical climate found in the South

• Mexico

• Venezuela

Oil is the most valuable natural resource and many people work in the oil industry

• Mexico

• Venezuela

Rich soil is good for growing sugarcane, coffee beans, and tobacco, but sugar is its main product. Also, exports nickel and fish.

• Brazil

• Cuba

Semi-Tropical, with warm, moderate temperatures and mostly flat land

• Brazil

• Cuba