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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Greenland

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Greenland is 836 330 mi². This means that the area of Greenland is 10.27% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
836 330 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Greenland has a coastline of 27 394.4 mi.

5 797.4 mi
27 394.4 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 Greenland is Nuuk, where the population is 16 454.

8 851 080 ppl
16 454 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Greenland is Gunnbjørn Fjeld, which rises to a height of 12 119 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
12 119 ft
Gunnbjørn Fjeld

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 Greenland the highest temperature was 78.6°F and was recorded in Maniitsoq.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
78.6°F
Maniitsoq

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Greenland, the lowest temperature was -87°F and was recorded in North Ice.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-87°F
North Ice

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Greenland is home to 56 770 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
56 770 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 73.7 years in Greenland.

76.9 years
73.7 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 34.3 years in Greenland.

29.3 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -0.01% in Greenland.

1.04%
-0.01%

Literacy

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

95.2%
100.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Greenland the primary language is Kalaallisut.

spanish
kalaallisut

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
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Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Greenland: Danish Krone (DKK).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Greenland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, F, K).

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Greenland 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; Greenland - 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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
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