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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Botswana

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Botswana is 224 711 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 238% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
224 711 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Botswana 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 Botswana is Gaborone, where the population is 231 626.

8 851 080 ppl
231 626 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Botswana is Otse Hill, which rises to a height of 4 892 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
4 892 ft
Otse Hill

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. Botswana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Botswana is home to 2 351 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
2 351 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 65.2 years in Botswana.

76.9 years
65.2 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 25.7 years in Botswana.

29.3 years
25.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.43% in Botswana.

1.04%
1.43%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 88.5% in Botswana.

95.2%
88.5%

Language

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

spanish
tswana, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 84/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Botswana: 15 453 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
15 453 Int$
Ranking: 84/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Botswana: Pula (BWP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
BWP
Pula

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Botswana has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMXNEURBWP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Botswana - June, July, August, September.

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
B42 USD - 54 USD
T80 USD - 107 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

2 sites
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