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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Antigua and Barbuda

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Antigua and Barbuda is 171 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 443437% larger.

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

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Antigua and Barbuda has a coastline of 95.1 mi.

5 797.4 mi
95.1 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 Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's, where the population is 81 799.

8 851 080 ppl
81 799 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Antigua and Barbuda is Mount Obama on Antigua, which rises to a height of 1 319 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
1 319 ft
Mount Obama on Antigua

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. Antigua and Barbuda - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Antigua and Barbuda is home to 97 929 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
97 929 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 77.6 years in Antigua and Barbuda.

76.9 years
77.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 32.7 years in Antigua and Barbuda.

29.3 years
32.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.17% in Antigua and Barbuda.

1.04%
1.17%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.0% in Antigua and Barbuda.

95.2%
99.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Antigua and Barbuda the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Antigua and Barbuda, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
250 000 ppl
Ranking: 139/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Antigua and Barbuda: 18 235 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
18 235 Int$
Ranking: 74/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Antigua and Barbuda: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
XCD
East Caribbean Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Antigua and Barbuda: frequency and voltage are 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Antigua and Barbuda has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Antigua and Barbuda - January, February, March, April.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 - 134 USD
B124 USD - 150 USD
T213 USD

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