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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Belize

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Belize is 8 867 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 8454% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
8 867 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Belize has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
239.8 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 Belize is Belize, where the population is 57 169.

8 851 080 ppl
57 169 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Belize is Doyle's Delight, which rises to a height of 3 688 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
3 688 ft
Doyle's Delight

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. Belize - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Belize is home to 397 628 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
397 628 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 75.6 years in Belize.

76.9 years
75.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 23.9 years in Belize.

29.3 years
23.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.67% in Belize.

1.04%
1.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 76.9% in Belize.

95.2%
76.9%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
341 000 ppl
Ranking: 133/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Belize: 6 455 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
6 455 Int$
Ranking: 134/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Belize: Belize Dollar (BZD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
BZD
Belize Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Belize: frequency and voltage are 110V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, G).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
110V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMXNEURBZD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Belize - January, February, March, April.

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
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B66 USD - 83 USD
T139 USD - 188 USD

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