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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Dominican Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 3936% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
18 792 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Dominican Republic has a coastline of 800.3 mi.

5 797.4 mi
800.3 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 Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, where the population is 2 907 100.

8 851 080 ppl
2 907 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Dominican Republic is Pico Duarte, which rises to a height of 10 164 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
10 164 ft
Pico Duarte

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 Dominican Republic the highest temperature was 109.4°F and was recorded in Mao.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
109.4°F
Mao

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Dominican Republic, the lowest temperature was 19.4°F and was recorded in Valle Nuevo, Constanza.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
19.4°F
Valle Nuevo, Constanza

Society

Mexico vs. Dominican Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Dominican Republic is home to 10 847 910 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
10 847 910 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 72.3 years in Dominican Republic.

76.9 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 27.9 years in Dominican Republic.

29.3 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.92% in Dominican Republic.

1.04%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 93.8% in Dominican Republic.

95.2%
93.8%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Dominican Republic, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
5 600 000 ppl
Ranking: 44/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
17 929 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
DOP
Dominican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Dominican Republic: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Dominican Republic has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXNDOP

Best months to visit

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

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 - 134 USD
B46 USD - 59 USD
T92 USD - 139 USD

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