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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. United Arab Emirates

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

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Geography

Mexico vs. United Arab Emirates - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of United Arab Emirates is 32 278 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 2250% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
32 278 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while United Arab Emirates has a coastline of 819.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
819.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Mexico is Mexico City, with a population of about 8 851 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in United Arab Emirates is Dubai, where the population is 2 106 180.

8 851 080 ppl
2 106 180 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in United Arab Emirates is Jabal Bil Ays, which rises to a height of 6 345 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
6 345 ft
Jabal Bil Ays

Highest recorded temperature

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
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Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

Mexico vs. United Arab Emirates - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while United Arab Emirates is home to 9 890 402 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
9 890 402 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 79.4 years in United Arab Emirates.

76.9 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 38.4 years in United Arab Emirates.

29.3 years
38.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.62% in United Arab Emirates.

1.04%
0.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 97.6% in United Arab Emirates.

95.2%
97.6%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in United Arab Emirates the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in United Arab Emirates, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. United Arab Emirates: 66 747 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
66 747 Int$
Ranking: 8/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). United Arab Emirates: UAE Dirham (AED).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
AED
UAE Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, United Arab Emirates has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURAEDMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; United Arab Emirates - January, February, March, November, 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
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
B55 USD - 75 USD
T117 USD - 174 USD

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