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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Guinea Bissau

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Guinea Bissau is 13 948 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 5338% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
13 948 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Guinea Bissau has a coastline of 217.5 mi.

5 797.4 mi
217.5 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 Bissau is Bissau, where the population is 395 954.

8 851 080 ppl
395 954 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 Bissau is unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country, which rises to a height of 984 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
984 ft
unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country

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 Bissau - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Guinea Bissau is home to 1 968 001 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
1 968 001 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 63.3 years in Guinea Bissau.

76.9 years
63.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 18 years in Guinea Bissau.

29.3 years
18 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.52% in Guinea Bissau.

1.04%
2.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 59.9% in Guinea Bissau.

95.2%
59.9%

Language

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

spanish
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
43 800 ppl
Ranking: 166/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Guinea Bissau: 1 948 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
1 948 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Guinea Bissau: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Guinea Bissau 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 Bissau - 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 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 - 135 USD
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