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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Equatorial Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Equatorial Guinea is 10 831 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 6903% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
10 831 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Equatorial Guinea has a coastline of 183.9 mi.

5 797.4 mi
183.9 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 Equatorial Guinea is Bata, where the population is 250 770.

8 851 080 ppl
250 770 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Equatorial Guinea is Pico Basile on Bioko, which rises to a height of 9 879 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 879 ft
Pico Basile on Bioko

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. Equatorial Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Equatorial Guinea is home to 1 402 985 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
1 402 985 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 66.4 years in Equatorial Guinea.

76.9 years
66.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 20.3 years in Equatorial Guinea.

29.3 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.29% in Equatorial Guinea.

1.04%
2.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 95.3% in Equatorial Guinea.

95.2%
95.3%

Language

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

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spanish

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Equatorial Guinea, 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

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Equatorial Guinea: 17 934 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
17 934 Int$
Ranking: 68/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Equatorial Guinea: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Equatorial Guinea: 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, Equatorial 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; Equatorial 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 France (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
B31 EUR - 39 EUR
T86 EUR - 135 EUR
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