The most important natural resource produced within the Latin American region is crude petroleum; 4 out of the 20 largest oil producing countries in the world are located there (Venezuela, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia). Also, some of the largest producers of other mineral resources are located within the region, such as Chile (copper), Mexico (silver) and Peru (gold).
Resources of the top 5 largest Latin American economies include:
Forests, farmland, water, coffee beans, coco beans, timber, boxite, bananas, rubber, gold, salt, and spices.
baxite, oil, natural gas
Latin America.
Oil and farming
Every country in Latin America has its own natural resources.
The anwser is Central America.
gold, silver, natural gas
Gold and other natural resources.
Oil and copper are some of the most important natural resources found in Latin America; several countries within the region are within the top 20 producers of these resources.
Natural resources. Hence the name 'banana republic'.
How does the presence of natural resources affect the movement of money and people to Latin America
Joseph Grunwald has written: 'Latin America and World Economy' 'Natural resources in Latin American development' -- subject(s): Economic conditions, Natural resources, Latin America 'The global factory' -- subject(s): Comparative advantage (International trade), International business enterprises, International division of labor
A long-lasting and rewarding source of prosperity for Latin America came from natural resources. Precious metals, sugar, rubber, grains, coffee, copper, and oil are some of the resources that have boosted Latin American economies.
Natural resources (mining, agroindustry and oil) qualify as such.