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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Cameroon

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Cameroon is 183 569 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 313% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
183 569 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Cameroon has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
249.8 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 Cameroon is Douala, where the population is 2 446 940.

8 851 080 ppl
2 446 940 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Cameroon is Mount Cameroon, which rises to a height of 13 255 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
13 255 ft
Mount Cameroon

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 Cameroon the highest temperature was 117.9°F and was recorded in Kousseri.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
117.9°F
Kousseri

Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Cameroon is home to 26 545 863 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
26 545 863 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 62.8 years in Cameroon.

76.9 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 18.5 years in Cameroon.

29.3 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.77% in Cameroon.

1.04%
2.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 77.1% in Cameroon.

95.2%
77.1%

Language

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

spanish
french, english

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Cameroon, 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$. Cameroon: 3 866 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
3 866 Int$
Ranking: 157/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Cameroon: 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 Cameroon: 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, Cameroon 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; Cameroon - 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 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
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
B32 USD - 47 USD
T80 USD - 110 USD

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