Why 80% of Mexicans Live on This Strip
About 80 percent of Mexico is empty due to a mix of natural and human-made factors. The harsh terrain of the Sierra Madre mountain ranges makes it tough to farm and build infrastructure. Mexico also deals with natural disasters like earthquakes, volcanic activity, and hurricanes, especially in coastal areas, making living there risky and expensive. Indigenous populations historically settled in more fertile areas, and their displacement over time left some regions sparsely populated. Plus, agrarian reforms and cultural differences among various groups have led to uneven population…
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