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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Cuba

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Cuba is 42 426 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 1688% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
42 426 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Cuba has a coastline of 2 320.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
2 320.8 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 Cuba is Havana, where the population is 2 106 150.

8 851 080 ppl
2 106 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Cuba is Pico Turquino, which rises to a height of 6 476 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
6 476 ft
Pico Turquino

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 Cuba the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Jucarito.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
101.8°F
Jucarito

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Cuba, the lowest temperature was 33.1°F and was recorded in Bainoa, Mayabeque Province.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
33.1°F
Bainoa, Mayabeque Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Cuba is home to 11 326 616 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
11 326 616 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 79.4 years in Cuba.

76.9 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 42.1 years in Cuba.

29.3 years
42.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -0.23% in Cuba.

1.04%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.8% in Cuba.

95.2%
99.8%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Cuba the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
3 491 000 ppl
Ranking: 36/179

Economy

GDP per capita

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
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Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Cuba: Cuban Peso (CUP).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
CUP
Cuban Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Cuba: frequency and voltage are 110V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, L).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
110V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, L

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Cuba 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; Cuba - January, February, March, 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
B30 USD - 39 USD
T88 USD - 136 USD
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