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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Bulgaria

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Bulgaria is 42 811 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 1672% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
42 811 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Bulgaria has a coastline of 220.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
220.0 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 Bulgaria is Sofia, where the population is 1 228 280.

8 851 080 ppl
1 228 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Bulgaria is Musala, which rises to a height of 9 596 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 596 ft
Musala

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 Bulgaria the highest temperature was 113.4°F and was recorded in Sadovo, Plovdiv Province.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
113.4°F
Sadovo, Plovdiv Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Bulgaria, the lowest temperature was -36.9°F and was recorded in Tran.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-36.9°F
Tran

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Bulgaria is home to 6 948 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
6 948 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 75.3 years in Bulgaria.

76.9 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 43.7 years in Bulgaria.

29.3 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -0.67% in Bulgaria.

1.04%
-0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 98.4% in Bulgaria.

95.2%
98.4%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Bulgaria the primary language is Bulgarian.

spanish
bulgarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
7 099 000 ppl
Ranking: 39/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Bulgaria: 24 620 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
24 620 Int$
Ranking: 62/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Bulgaria: Bulgarian Lev (BGN).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
BGN
Bulgarian Lev

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-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; Bulgaria - June, July, August.

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 - 135 USD
B53 USD - 67 USD
T82 USD - 103 USD

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