Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Egypt

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Egypt is 387 048 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 95.96% larger.

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 Egypt is Cairo, where the population is 10 230 400.

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 Egypt the highest temperature was 122.5°F and was recorded in Kharga.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Egypt is home to 102 334 404 people.

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 24.1 years in Egypt.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 71.2% in Egypt.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Egypt: 12 602 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Egypt: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Egypt - February, March, April, October, November.

Visa requirements

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