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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Afghanistan

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mexico and Afghanistan 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. Afghanistan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

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

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

Coastline length

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

5 797.4 mi
0.0 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 Afghanistan is Kabul, where the population is 4 476 000.

8 851 080 ppl
4 476 000 ppl

Highest peak

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

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

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. Afghanistan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

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

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

Life expectancy

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

76.9 years
53.3 years

Average age

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

29.3 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

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

1.04%
2.34%

Literacy

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

95.2%
37.3%

Language

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

spanish
pashto, persian

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Afghanistan, 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$. Afghanistan: 2 078 Int$.

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

Currency

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

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
AFN
Afghani

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDMXNAFN

Best months to visit

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

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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

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

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B28 EUR - 36 EUR
T83 EUR - 129 EUR
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