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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Ivory Coast

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Ivory Coast is 124 504 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 509% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
124 504 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Ivory Coast has a coastline of 320.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
320.0 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 Ivory Coast is Abidjan, where the population is 4 707 400.

8 851 080 ppl
4 707 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Ivory Coast is Mont Nimba, which rises to a height of 5 748 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
5 748 ft
Mont Nimba

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. Ivory Coast - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Ivory Coast is home to 26 378 274 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
26 378 274 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 61.8 years in Ivory Coast.

76.9 years
61.8 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 20.3 years in Ivory Coast.

29.3 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.21% in Ivory Coast.

1.04%
2.21%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 89.9% in Ivory Coast.

95.2%
89.9%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Ivory Coast the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Ivory Coast, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 441 000 ppl
Ranking: 87/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Ivory Coast: 5 463 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
5 463 Int$
Ranking: 140/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Ivory Coast: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Ivory Coast: 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, Ivory Coast 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; Ivory Coast - 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
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 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 - 134 USD
B33 USD - 40 USD
T84 USD - 105 USD

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