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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Burkina Faso

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Burkina Faso is 105 393 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 620% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
105 393 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, where the population is 1 626 950.

8 851 080 ppl
1 626 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Burkina Faso is Tena Kourou, which rises to a height of 2 451 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
2 451 ft
Tena Kourou

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. Burkina Faso - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Burkina Faso is home to 20 903 273 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
20 903 273 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 63.1 years in Burkina Faso.

76.9 years
63.1 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 17.9 years in Burkina Faso.

29.3 years
17.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.58% in Burkina Faso.

1.04%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 39.3% in Burkina Faso.

95.2%
39.3%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Burkina Faso the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Burkina Faso, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
163 000 ppl
Ranking: 146/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Burkina Faso: 2 273 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
2 273 Int$
Ranking: 178/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Burkina Faso: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Burkina Faso has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXOFMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Burkina Faso - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B31 USD
T63 USD

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