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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Finland

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Finland is 130 666 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 480% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
130 666 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Finland has a coastline of 776.7 mi.

5 797.4 mi
776.7 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 Finland is Helsinki, where the population is 626 305.

8 851 080 ppl
626 305 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Finland is Halti, which rises to a height of 4 344 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
4 344 ft
Halti

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 Finland the highest temperature was 99°F and was recorded in Liperi.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
99°F
Liperi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Finland, the lowest temperature was -60.7°F and was recorded in Kittilä, Lapland.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-60.7°F
Kittilä, Lapland

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Finland is home to 5 540 720 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
5 540 720 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 81.6 years in Finland.

76.9 years
81.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 42.8 years in Finland.

29.3 years
42.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.26% in Finland.

1.04%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 100.0% in Finland.

95.2%
100.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Finland the primary language is Finnish, Swedish.

spanish
finnish, swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
2 622 000 ppl
Ranking: 68/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Finland: 50 811 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
50 811 Int$
Ranking: 22/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Finland: Euro (EUR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Finland: 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, Finland 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; Finland - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 - 135 USD
B82 USD - 95 USD
T155 USD - 197 USD

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