MEXICO. An inland State of Mexico, bounded by the State of Hidalgo on the north, Tlaxcala and Puebla on the east, 31orelos and Guerrero on the south, and Michoacan and Queri. taro on the west (Map: Mexico. .1 8). A part of this territory. adjacent to the State of Slorelos and bounded on three sides by the State of Mexico. is occupied by the Federal District, which is outside the jurisdiction of the State. The area of the State is 9247 square miles. The surface is very diversified. In the north it is generally fiat, with a few low hills and a number of lakes. The eastern part is taken up by the Popoeatepeil rota.' with its two great volcanoes rising to an altitude of 17,001) feet. In the south rises the Ajusgo range with its highest peak of over 13.500 feet, while the centre is occupied by the sierra de las Cruces, exceeding 14.000 feet in its highest peak. The rivers are few in number, the
chief among them being the Senna, which rises in this State. There are a number of lakes in the eastern portion. the largest of which is Lake Texeoco. The elimaW is generally cold, owing to the mountainous character of the surface. In the valleys. however. it is temperate and health ful and even favorable to the cultivation of tropi cal fruits. The chief products are cereals. sugar. coffee, tobacco, and spices. Stoek-raising is also nil lilt portant industry. The mineral wealth of the State is very considerable, but only slightly exploited. The manufactured products include cotton and woolen goods. glassware, pottery, wines. and flour. The State is traversed by sev eral railway lines, all centring in Mexico City. Population. in 1895, 841,618. The capital is Toluca (q.v.).