Mexico is the southern neighbor of the United States.

Mexico has a president and a government similar to the United States.

The climate is warm in the valleys, which can make building a challenge.

Why do they not build these on the mountains where the climate is pleasant?

They have large farms where they raise rubber, sugar, cotton, coffee, tobacco, fruit, and many cattle. Many United States companies have relocated their manufacturing to Mexico.

The great Western Highlands extend down through Mexico, and silver, copper and coal are mined in them.

Some of these mountains are volcanoes. What does this mean? Look at the picture of the smoking volcano.

Notebook Work: Label the top of your notebook page with "LESSON 47." Sketch the country of Mexico. Label the drawing, "MEXICO."