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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. French Guiana

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of French Guiana is 32 373 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 2243% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
32 373 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while French Guiana has a coastline of 234.9 mi.

5 797.4 mi
234.9 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 French Guiana is Cayenne, where the population is 55 198.

8 851 080 ppl
55 198 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in French Guiana is Bellevue de l'Inini, which rises to a height of 2 792 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
2 792 ft
Bellevue de l'Inini

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 French Guiana the highest temperature was 102.2°F and was recorded in Regina.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
102.2°F
Regina

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in French Guiana, the lowest temperature was 58.6°F and was recorded in Saul.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
58.6°F
Saul

Society

Mexico vs. French Guiana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while French Guiana is home to 298 682 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
298 682 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 77.3 years in French Guiana.

76.9 years
77.3 years

Average age

29.3 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0% in French Guiana.

1.04%
0%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 83.0% in French Guiana.

95.2%
83.0%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in French Guiana, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
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Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). French Guiana: 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 French Guiana: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, French Guiana 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; French Guiana - September, October.

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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B33 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 144 USD
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