THE 7 MAIN NATURAL RESOURCES OF TABASCO - GEOGRAPHY - 2025

The natural resources of Tabasco primarily include oil, gas - rich and water; the latter stand out since they correspond to a third of the water resources of all Mexico.

Tabasco is located in the southeast of Mexico. It is bounded to the north by the Gulf of Mexico, to the east by the state of Campeche, to the southeast by Guatemala, to the south by Chiapas and to the west by Veracruz. The capital of this Mexican entity is Villahermosa.

Almost all of the territory is low and flat, except for some higher areas in the south, in the border region with the state of Chiapas.

Tropical forests are the main feature of the geographical profile of Tabasco, although there are also areas of savanna, mountains, valleys and wetlands.

The main natural resources of Tabasco

1- Oil and gas resources

Hydrocarbons are among the most important natural resources in Tabasco. The first reserves were discovered towards the end of the 20th century.

Its oil fields, especially those on the coast, are a primary source of employment and income in the state.

Likewise, the entity is in the first places in terms of natural gas production.

2- Water resources

Tabasco is distinguished by having the highest level of rainfall nationwide. More than half of the territory of this state is covered with water, representing a third of the nation's water resources.

Water is, then, another of the great natural resources of Tabasco. In the entity there are rivers, lakes, lagoons and wetlands.

The most important rivers are the Grijalva and the Usumacinta. The former is the largest river in Mexico, and forms a natural border between Mexico and Guatemala.

Other notable rivers are the Palizada, San Pedro, San Pablo, Tonalá and Mezcalapa. As for the lagoons, the largest are El Rosario, Las Ilusiones, Pomposú, Machona and Canitzán.

3- Fishing resources

One of the most essential natural resources in Sonora is fishing.

The waters of the Gulf of Mexico are rich sources of lobsters, shrimp, sea bass, oysters, among other species.

4- Mineral resources

The mineral resources in this region are not as abundant as in other states of the country. This entity does not have deposits of metallic minerals.

On the other hand, non-metallic minerals only began to be exploited a little more than half a century ago. These are especially concentrated in the west, center and south of the territory.

Tabasco has deposits of stone aggregates, clay, sand, sulfur, limestone, gravel, and gypsum.

5- Soils

Despite the fact that the quality of the soils in this state has been affected by logging and deforestation, agriculture remains a primary activity.

The main crops are cocoa, coconut, beans, cassava, rice, corn, and sugar cane. Tropical fruits such as papayas and bananas are also grown.

In addition, livestock activities are carried out on these soils. These are related to the raising of cattle, pigs, sheep and goats.

6- Forest resources

The mountainous region of the state has rainforest conditions that favor the growth of exotic trees, such as mahogany, red cedar, ceiba, palo, tinto, barí and rubber.

7- Wild flora and fauna

The tropical landscape is still rich in flora and fauna, despite slash and burn practices.

Some of the wild animals typical of this region are jaguars, ocelots, pelicans, quetzals, parrots, hummingbirds, spider monkeys, squirrels, iguanas, deer, anteaters and wild boars. There are also a wide variety of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes.

On the other hand, among the flora are the royal palm tree, orchids and various species of cacti and ferns. There are also fruit trees, such as tamarind and orange trees.

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