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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mexico and Democratic Republic of the Congo 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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 905 355 mi². This means that the area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 19.37% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
905 355 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Democratic Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 23.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
23.0 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa, where the population is 10 125 000.

8 851 080 ppl
10 125 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Democratic Republic of the Congo is Margherita Peak, which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak

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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to 89 561 403 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
89 561 403 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 61.4 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

76.9 years
61.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 16.7 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

29.3 years
16.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 3.16% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.04%
3.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 77.0% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

95.2%
77.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Democratic Republic of the Congo the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Democratic Republic of the Congo: 1 141 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
1 141 Int$
Ranking: 192/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Congolese Franc (CDF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
CDF
Congolese Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Democratic Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, E

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Democratic Republic of the Congo 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; Democratic Republic of the Congo - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
B79 USD - 92 USD
T136 USD

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