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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Djibouti

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Djibouti is 8 958 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 8367% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
8 958 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Djibouti has a coastline of 195.1 mi.

5 797.4 mi
195.1 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 Djibouti is Djibouti, where the population is 623 891.

8 851 080 ppl
623 891 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Djibouti is Mousa Ali, which rises to a height of 6 654 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
6 654 ft
Mousa Ali

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. Djibouti - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Djibouti is home to 988 000 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
988 000 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 65.0 years in Djibouti.

76.9 years
65.0 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 24.9 years in Djibouti.

29.3 years
24.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.01% in Djibouti.

1.04%
2.01%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 70.0% in Djibouti.

95.2%
70.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Djibouti the primary language is Arabic, French.

spanish
arabic, french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Djibouti: 5 780 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
5 780 Int$
Ranking: 137/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Djibouti: Djibouti Franc (DJF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
DJF
Djibouti Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Djibouti: 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, Djibouti has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMXNDJFEUR

Best months to visit

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