Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Colombia

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Colombia is 440 831 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 72.05% larger.

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 Colombia is Bogotá, where the population is 7 976 700.

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 Colombia the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca Department.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Colombia is home to 50 882 891 people.

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 31.2 years in Colombia.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 95.6% in Colombia.

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Colombia, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Colombia: 14 570 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Colombia: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Colombia - January, February, December.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites