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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. The Bahamas

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of The Bahamas is 5 383 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 13990% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
5 383 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while The Bahamas has a coastline of 2 200.9 mi.

5 797.4 mi
2 200.9 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 The Bahamas is Nassau, where the population is 248 948.

8 851 080 ppl
248 948 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in The Bahamas is Mount Alvernia on Cat Island, which rises to a height of 207 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
207 ft
Mount Alvernia on Cat Island

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. The Bahamas - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while The Bahamas is home to 393 244 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
393 244 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 75.9 years in The Bahamas.

76.9 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 32.8 years in The Bahamas.

29.3 years
32.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.84% in The Bahamas.

1.04%
0.84%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 95.6% in The Bahamas.

95.2%
95.6%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in The Bahamas, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
1 484 000 ppl
Ranking: 23/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. The Bahamas: 32 526 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
32 526 Int$
Ranking: 25/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). The Bahamas: Bahamian Dollar (BSD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
BSD
Bahamian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in The Bahamas: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, The Bahamas 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; The Bahamas - January, February, March, April, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B30 USD - 39 USD
T88 USD - 136 USD
B107 USD - 142 USD
T211 USD - 303 USD

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