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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. France

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of France is 210 026 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 261% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
210 026 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi.

5 797.4 mi
3 015.5 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 France is Paris, where the population is 2 241 350.

8 851 080 ppl
2 241 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
15 781 ft
Mont Blanc

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 France the highest temperature was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in France, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while France is home to 65 273 511 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
65 273 511 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 82.4 years in France.

76.9 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 41.7 years in France.

29.3 years
41.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.33% in France.

1.04%
0.33%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.0% in France.

95.2%
99.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in France the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. France: 46 712 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
46 712 Int$
Ranking: 26/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). France: 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 France: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, France has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; France - 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 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
B71 USD - 84 USD
T127 USD - 167 USD

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