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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Guinea is 94 926 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 699% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
94 926 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Guinea has a coastline of 198.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
198.8 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 Guinea is Conakry, where the population is 1 667 860.

8 851 080 ppl
1 667 860 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Guinea is Mont Nimba, which rises to a height of 5 748 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
5 748 ft
Mont Nimba

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. Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Guinea is home to 13 132 795 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
13 132 795 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 63.5 years in Guinea.

76.9 years
63.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 19.1 years in Guinea.

29.3 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.76% in Guinea.

1.04%
2.76%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 39.6% in Guinea.

95.2%
39.6%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
35 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Guinea: 2 816 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
2 816 Int$
Ranking: 169/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Guinea: Guinea Franc (GNF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
GNF
Guinea Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Guinea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, K).

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Guinea 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; Guinea - 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B48 USD
T72 USD

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