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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. The Gambia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of The Gambia is 4 361 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 17292% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
4 361 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while The Gambia has a coastline of 49.7 mi.

5 797.4 mi
49.7 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 Gambia is Serekunda, where the population is 415 962.

8 851 080 ppl
415 962 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 Gambia is Red Rock, which rises to a height of 174 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
174 ft
Red Rock

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. The Gambia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while The Gambia is home to 2 416 668 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
2 416 668 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 66.2 years in The Gambia.

76.9 years
66.2 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 21.8 years in The Gambia.

29.3 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.82% in The Gambia.

1.04%
1.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 50.8% in The Gambia.

95.2%
50.8%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in The Gambia, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 151/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. The Gambia: 2 274 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
2 274 Int$
Ranking: 177/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). The Gambia: Dalasi (GMD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
GMD
Dalasi

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in The Gambia: 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, The Gambia 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; The Gambia - January, February, March, November, 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B29 USD - 34 USD
T58 USD - 70 USD

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