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Country Facts:
Afghanistan vs. Mexico

Learn about the similarities and differences between Afghanistan and Mexico by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Afghanistan vs. Mexico - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Afghanistan is 251 827 mi², while the surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 201% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
251 827 mi²
758 449 mi²

Coastline length

Afghanistan has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi.

0.0 mi
5 797.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Afghanistan is Kabul, with a population of about 4 476 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, where the population is 8 851 080.

4 476 000 ppl
8 851 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Afghanistan is Noshaq, its height is 24 580 ft. The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), which rises to a height of 18 491 ft.

24 580 ft
Noshaq
18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)

Highest recorded temperature

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125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora

Lowest recorded temperature

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-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua

Society

Afghanistan vs. Mexico - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Afghanistan is about 38 928 346, while Mexico is home to 128 932 753 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
38 928 346 ppl
128 932 753 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 53.3 years in Afghanistan and 76.9 years in Mexico.

53.3 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 19.5 years in Afghanistan and 29.3 years in Mexico.

19.5 years
29.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 2.34% in Afghanistan and 1.04% in Mexico.

2.34%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 37.3% in Afghanistan and 95.2% in Mexico.

37.3%
95.2%

Language

In Afghanistan, the main language is Pashto, Persian, and in Mexico the primary language is Spanish.

pashto, persian
spanish

Religion

In Afghanistan, the main religion is Islam; in Mexico, the main religion is Christianity.

islam
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

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32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Afghanistan: 2 078 Int$. Mexico: 18 794 Int$.

2 078 Int$
Ranking: 181/194
18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194

Currency

Afghanistan: Afghani (AFN). Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
AFN
Afghani
MXN
Mexican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Afghanistan: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Afghanistan has right-hand traffic, Mexico has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURAFNMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Afghanistan - May, June, September, October; Mexico - January, February, March, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Do not travel
Level 4
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
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B32 USD - 46 USD
T95 USD - 140 USD

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