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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Cape Verde

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Cape Verde is 1 557 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 48612% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
1 557 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Cape Verde has a coastline of 599.6 mi.

5 797.4 mi
599.6 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 Cape Verde is Praia, where the population is 130 271.

8 851 080 ppl
130 271 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Cape Verde is Mount Fogo, which rises to a height of 9 281 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 281 ft
Mount Fogo

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. Cape Verde - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Cape Verde is home to 555 987 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
555 987 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 73.5 years in Cape Verde.

76.9 years
73.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 26.8 years in Cape Verde.

29.3 years
26.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.24% in Cape Verde.

1.04%
1.24%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 86.8% in Cape Verde.

95.2%
86.8%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Cape Verde the primary language is Portuguese.

spanish
portuguese

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Cape Verde, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
520 000 ppl
Ranking: 121/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Cape Verde: 6 374 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
6 374 Int$
Ranking: 136/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Cape Verde: Cape Verde Escudo (CVE).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
CVE
Cape Verde Escudo

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Cape Verde: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Cape Verde has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCVEMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Cape Verde - May, June, July.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
B27 USD - 35 USD
T75 USD - 124 USD

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