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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Mexico

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom 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

United Kingdom vs. Mexico - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 710% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
758 449 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi.

7 723.0 mi
5 797.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, where the population is 8 851 080.

8 630 000 ppl
8 851 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), which rises to a height of 18 491 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Mexico the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature ever measured was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland, while in Mexico, the lowest temperature was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua

Society

United Kingdom vs. Mexico - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Mexico is home to 128 932 753 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
128 932 753 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 76.9 years in Mexico.

81.3 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 29.3 years in Mexico.

40.6 years
29.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 1.04% in Mexico.

0.48%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 95.2% in Mexico.

99.0%
95.2%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Mexico the primary language is Spanish.

english
spanish

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Mexico, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Mexico: 18 794 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
MXN
Mexican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Mexico has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - 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
B85 USD - 112 USD
T151 USD - 207 USD
B32 USD - 41 USD
T91 USD - 143 USD

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