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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Ethiopia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 77.88% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
426 373 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Ethiopia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
0.0 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 Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, where the population is 3 273 000.

8 851 080 ppl
3 273 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Ethiopia is Ras Dejen, which rises to a height of 14 928 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
14 928 ft
Ras Dejen

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 Ethiopia the highest temperature was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
120°F
Dallol

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Ethiopia, the lowest temperature was 5°F and was recorded in Sanetti Plateau.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
5°F
Sanetti Plateau

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Ethiopia is home to 114 963 588 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
114 963 588 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 67.9 years in Ethiopia.

76.9 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 19.8 years in Ethiopia.

29.3 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.5% in Ethiopia.

1.04%
2.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 51.8% in Ethiopia.

95.2%
51.8%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Ethiopia the primary language is Amharic, Oromo.

spanish
amharic, oromo

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Ethiopia, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
864 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
2 422 Int$
Ranking: 173/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Ethiopia: Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
ETB
Ethiopian Birr

Practical information

Electricity

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

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Ethiopia 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; Ethiopia - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 - 135 USD
B29 USD - 41 USD
T54 USD - 75 USD

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