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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Canada

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 408% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
3 855 103 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi.

5 797.4 mi
125 566.7 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 Canada is Toronto, where the population is 2 615 060.

8 851 080 ppl
2 615 060 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, which rises to a height of 19 551 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
19 551 ft
Mount Logan

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 Canada the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Canada, the lowest temperature was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Canada is home to 37 742 154 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
37 742 154 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 83.6 years in Canada.

76.9 years
83.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 41.8 years in Canada.

29.3 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.77% in Canada.

1.04%
0.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.0% in Canada.

95.2%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
english, french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Canada: 48 091 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
CAD
Canadian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Canada: 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, Canada has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Canada - 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
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD

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