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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Central African Republic

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mexico and Central African Republic 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. Central African Republic - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Central African Republic is 240 535 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 215% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
240 535 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic is Bangui, where the population is 747 109.

8 851 080 ppl
747 109 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Central African Republic is Mont Ngaoui, which rises to a height of 4 626 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
4 626 ft
Mont Ngaoui

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. Central African Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Central African Republic is home to 4 829 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
4 829 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 55.1 years in Central African Republic.

76.9 years
55.1 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 20 years in Central African Republic.

29.3 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.79% in Central African Republic.

1.04%
1.79%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 37.4% in Central African Republic.

95.2%
37.4%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Central African Republic the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Central African Republic, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
120 500 ppl
Ranking: 155/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Central African Republic: 987 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
987 Int$
Ranking: 193/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Central African Republic: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Central African Republic: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Central African Republic has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXAFMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Central African Republic - January, February, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
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