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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. United Kingdom

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 710% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
93 628 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
7 723.0 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 the United Kingdom is London, where the population is 8 630 000.

8 851 080 ppl
8 630 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, which rises to a height of 4 406 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
4 406 ft
Ben Nevis

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 the United Kingdom the highest temperature was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
101.3°F
Faversham, Kent

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland

Society

Mexico vs. United Kingdom - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while United Kingdom is home to 67 886 011 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
67 886 011 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 81.3 years in the United Kingdom.

76.9 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 40.6 years in the United Kingdom.

29.3 years
40.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.48% in the United Kingdom.

1.04%
0.48%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.0% in the United Kingdom.

95.2%
99.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in the United Kingdom the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
GBP
Pound Sterling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, United Kingdom has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; United Kingdom - 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
B30 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
B89 USD - 116 USD
T151 USD - 208 USD

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