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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. British Indian Ocean Territory

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mexico and British Indian Ocean Territory 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. British Indian Ocean Territory - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of British Indian Ocean Territory is 23.17 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 3273310% larger.

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

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while British Indian Ocean Territory has a coastline of 433.7 mi.

5 797.4 mi
433.7 mi

Largest city

8 851 080 ppl
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Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in British Indian Ocean Territory is unnamed location on Diego Garcia, which rises to a height of 49 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
49 ft
unnamed location on Diego Garcia

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. British Indian Ocean Territory - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while British Indian Ocean Territory is home to 3 000 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
3 000 ppl

Life expectancy

76.9 years
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Average age

29.3 years
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Birthrate

1.04%
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Literacy

95.2%
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Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in British Indian Ocean Territory the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in British Indian Ocean Territory, 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

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
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Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). British Indian Ocean Territory: US Dollar (USD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in British Indian Ocean Territory: 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, British Indian Ocean Territory has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMXNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; British Indian Ocean Territory - January, February, March, 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
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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.
No data

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B33 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 144 USD
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