Mexico, covering a total surface area of 1,964,375 square kilometers (sq km), is bordered by United States of America, Guatemala, Belize, the Pacific Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Mexico's geographic characteristics make it highly vulnerable to climate change. Located in one of the world’s most seismologically active regions, the country experiences damaging earthquakes. Mexico is vulnerable to tropical cyclones and hurricanes due to its location between the two oceans. It also experiences storms commonly associated with hurricanes and flooding during heavy rain seasons.
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