Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Iraq

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 348% larger.

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 Iraq is Baghdad, where the population is 7 216 040.

Highest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the highest temperature ever measured was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, while in Iraq the highest temperature was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Iraq is home to 40 222 493 people.

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 21.2 years in Iraq.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 85.6% in Iraq.

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Iraq: 9 503 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Iraq: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, G).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Iraq - March, April, November.

Visa requirements

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