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Country Facts:
France vs. Mexico

Learn about the similarities and differences between France 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

France vs. Mexico - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of France is 210 026 mi², while the surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 261% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
210 026 mi²
758 449 mi²

Coastline length

France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi, while Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi.

3 015.5 mi
5 797.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in France is Paris, with a population of about 2 241 350 people. In contrast, the largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, where the population is 8 851 080.

2 241 350 ppl
8 851 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, its height is 15 781 ft. The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), which rises to a height of 18 491 ft.

15 781 ft
Mont Blanc
18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)

Highest recorded temperature

In France, the highest temperature ever measured was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales, while in Mexico the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales
125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora

Lowest recorded temperature

In France, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs, while in Mexico, the lowest temperature was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua.

-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs
-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua

Society

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

Population

The population of France is about 65 273 511, while Mexico is home to 128 932 753 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
65 273 511 ppl
128 932 753 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.4 years in France and 76.9 years in Mexico.

82.4 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 41.7 years in France and 29.3 years in Mexico.

41.7 years
29.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.33% in France and 1.04% in Mexico.

0.33%
1.04%

Literacy

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

99.0%
95.2%

Language

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

french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174
32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174

Economy

GDP per capita

France: 46 712 Int$. Mexico: 18 794 Int$.

46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194
18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194

Currency

France: Euro (EUR). Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN).

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EUR
Euro
MXN
Mexican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E). Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E
127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

France 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: France - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2
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
B71 USD - 84 USD
T127 USD - 167 USD
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD

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