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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Australia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Australia is 2 969 907 mi². This means that the area of Australia is 292% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
2 969 907 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Australia has a coastline of 16 006.5 mi.

5 797.4 mi
16 006.5 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 Australia is Sydney, where the population is 4 840 600.

8 851 080 ppl
4 840 600 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko, which rises to a height of 7 310 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
7 310 ft
Mount Kosciuszko

Highest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the highest temperature ever measured was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, while in Australia the highest temperature was 123.3°F and was recorded in Oodnadatta, South Australia.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
123.3°F
Oodnadatta, South Australia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Australia, the lowest temperature was -9.4°F and was recorded in Charlotte Pass, New South Wales.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-9.4°F
Charlotte Pass, New South Wales

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Australia is home to 25 499 884 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
25 499 884 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 82.9 years in Australia.

76.9 years
82.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 37.5 years in Australia.

29.3 years
37.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.31% in Australia.

1.04%
1.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 96.0% in Australia.

95.2%
96.0%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
7 444 000 ppl
Ranking: 38/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Australia: 52 397 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
52 397 Int$
Ranking: 21/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Australia: Australian Dollar (AUD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
AUD
Australian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Australia 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; Australia - January, February, 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 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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
B68 USD - 87 USD
T139 USD - 190 USD

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