The most important natural resources of Baja California Sur are the hydrographic basins, salt, mining and its biodiversity. The state of Baja California Sur is located in the northwest of the Republic of Mexico, south of the Baja California peninsula, occupying a total area of 73,475 km², with a length of 750 km and an average width of 100 km.
It limits, as much to the south as to the west, with the Pacific Ocean; to the east with the Gulf of California, while to the north it borders the state of Baja California.
This situation makes it a coastal state, whose characteristics of the peninsula directly influence the use of the resources that are generated naturally.
Main natural resources
Baja California Sur is a region with extraordinary natural wealth, which has coastal, marine and terrestrial natural resources, benefiting economic activity through tourism, fishing and mining in the area.
Marine
The hydrographic basins and, in general, the waters of Baja California Sur, such as rivers, lakes, lagoons, springs and other bodies of water, are considered natural resources.
It is mainly due to the fact that these are used to supply water to populations, as well as to generate electricity.
Salt
Baja California Sur has one of the largest salt flats in the world located in the Guerrero Negro area.
Its salt reserves are considered practically inexhaustible, with a production capacity that exceeds eight million tons per year of high purity.
These supplies of salt and its derivatives are marketed not only for the food industry, but also as water softeners and road de-icing salt.
Mining
The biodiversity and ecosystems of Baja California Sur make up a very attractive natural resource that allows the economic development of eco-tourism.
For this, the region's tourism sector collaborates with the research, conservation, protection and sustainable use of the different geographical areas and their natural beauties as tourist destinations.
It also promotes its protected species (migratory and resident), allowing the observation and sighting of birds, whales, fish, turtles, among others.
Tourism service providers also carry out different activities focused on promoting the culture of conservation, generating a positive impact, on locals and visitors, that encourages the care and responsible use of natural resources.
References
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