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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Guyana

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Guyana is 83 000 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 814% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
83 000 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Guyana has a coastline of 285.2 mi.

5 797.4 mi
285.2 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 Guyana is Georgetown, where the population is 235 017.

8 851 080 ppl
235 017 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Guyana is Mount Roraima, which rises to a height of 9 022 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 022 ft
Mount Roraima

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. Guyana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Guyana is home to 786 552 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
786 552 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 71.6 years in Guyana.

76.9 years
71.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 27.5 years in Guyana.

29.3 years
27.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.19% in Guyana.

1.04%
0.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 88.5% in Guyana.

95.2%
88.5%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
207 000 ppl
Ranking: 144/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Guyana: 19 697 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
19 697 Int$
Ranking: 71/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Guyana: Guyana Dollar (GYD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
GYD
Guyana Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Guyana: frequency and voltage are 120V / 240V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, D, G).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V / 240V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, D, G

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Guyana has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDGYDEURMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Guyana - September, October.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B65 USD - 76 USD
T151 USD - 189 USD

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