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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Mexico

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada 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

Canada vs. Mexico - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 408% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
758 449 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi.

125 566.7 mi
5 797.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Canada is Toronto, with a population of about 2 615 060 people. In contrast, the largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, where the population is 8 851 080.

2 615 060 ppl
8 851 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), which rises to a height of 18 491 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Mexico the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Mexico, the lowest temperature was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Mexico is home to 128 932 753 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
128 932 753 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 76.9 years in Mexico.

83.6 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 29.3 years in Mexico.

41.8 years
29.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 1.04% in Mexico.

0.77%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 95.2% in Mexico.

99.0%
95.2%

Language

In Canada, the main language is English, French, and in Mexico the primary language is Spanish.

english, french
spanish

Religion

In Canada, the main religion is Christianity; in Mexico, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174
32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Mexico: 18 794 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194
18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
MXN
Mexican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
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 not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD

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