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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Republic of the Congo

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Republic of the Congo is 132 047 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 474% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
132 047 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 105.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
105.0 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 Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville, where the population is 1 827 000.

8 851 080 ppl
1 827 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Republic of the Congo is Mont Nabeba, which rises to a height of 3 346 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
3 346 ft
Mont Nabeba

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Republic of the Congo is home to 5 518 087 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
5 518 087 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 61.7 years in Republic of the Congo.

76.9 years
61.7 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 19.5 years in Republic of the Congo.

29.3 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.36% in Republic of the Congo.

1.04%
2.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 80.3% in Republic of the Congo.

95.2%
80.3%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
263 000 ppl
Ranking: 137/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Republic of the Congo: 3 621 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
3 621 Int$
Ranking: 160/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Republic of the Congo: 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 Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, 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; 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B119 PLN - 155 PLN
T358 PLN - 555 PLN
B422 PLN - 492 PLN
T537 PLN - 670 PLN

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