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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Ghana

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Ghana is 92 098 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 724% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
92 098 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Ghana has a coastline of 334.9 mi.

5 797.4 mi
334.9 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 Ghana is Accra, where the population is 2 291 350.

8 851 080 ppl
2 291 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Ghana is Mount Afadjato, which rises to a height of 2 904 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
2 904 ft
Mount Afadjato

Highest recorded temperature

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
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Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Ghana is home to 31 072 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
31 072 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 69.0 years in Ghana.

76.9 years
69.0 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 21.4 years in Ghana.

29.3 years
21.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.26% in Ghana.

1.04%
2.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 79.0% in Ghana.

95.2%
79.0%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
897 000 ppl
Ranking: 58/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Ghana: 5 742 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
5 742 Int$
Ranking: 65/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Ghana: Ghana Cedi (GHS).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
GHS
Ghana Cedi

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Ghana 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; Ghana - January, February, 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
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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B32 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 144 USD
B41 USD - 51 USD
T55 USD - 74 USD

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