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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Algeria

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Algeria is 919 595 mi². This means that the area of Algeria is 21.25% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
919 595 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Algeria has a coastline of 620.1 mi.

5 797.4 mi
620.1 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 Algeria is Algiers, where the population is 3 415 810.

8 851 080 ppl
3 415 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Algeria is Mount Tahat, which rises to a height of 9 852 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 852 ft
Mount Tahat

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 Algeria the highest temperature was 123.1°F and was recorded in In Salah, Tamanrasset Province.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
123.1°F
In Salah, Tamanrasset Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Algeria, the lowest temperature was -4°F and was recorded in Batna, Batna Province.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-4°F
Batna, Batna Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Algeria is home to 43 851 044 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
43 851 044 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 77.8 years in Algeria.

76.9 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 28.9 years in Algeria.

29.3 years
28.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.41% in Algeria.

1.04%
1.41%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 81.4% in Algeria.

95.2%
81.4%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 710 000 ppl
Ranking: 80/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Algeria: 11 320 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
11 320 Int$
Ranking: 112/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Algeria: Algerian Dinar (DZD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
DZD
Algerian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Algeria: 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, Algeria 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; Algeria - January, February, November, 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
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B45 USD - 54 USD
T59 USD - 80 USD

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