Short stunted trees and wildflowers. Higher up plants disappear altogether. Manufacturing and mining are vital. Service industries include banking and tourism. Mexico is poor in fertile land.
Farmers grow coffee, corn, cotton, oranges, and sugarcane.
Central Mexico - the economic heart of Mexico. More than half the people and good for agriculture. The North - irrigation allows cotton, fruits, cereals, and vegetables. Sheep, goats, and pigs are also raised. Monterrey is a steel producing city.