Sonora's one of the 31 federal states of Mexico and's located in the northwest of the country. Geography Sonora's shores are washed by the Sea of Cortez (or Gulf of California, as it's also known), which's connected to the Pacific Ocean further south. Sonora's thus linked to the so-called "Pacific Rim," which offers ample opportunities for economic development as well as many challenges and opportunities for sustainable use of its natural resources. The Sonoran coastline's 1,208 km long. Sono… (More on Sonora)