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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Iran

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Iran is 636 372 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 19.18% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
636 372 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Iran has a coastline of 2 046.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
2 046.8 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 Iran is Tehran, where the population is 8 154 050.

8 851 080 ppl
8 154 050 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Iran is Mount Damavand, which rises to a height of 18 602 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
18 602 ft
Mount Damavand

Highest recorded temperature

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Iran, the lowest temperature was -32.8°F and was recorded in Saqqez.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-32.8°F
Saqqez

Society

Mexico vs. Iran - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Iran is home to 83 992 949 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
83 992 949 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 75.1 years in Iran.

76.9 years
75.1 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 31.7 years in Iran.

29.3 years
31.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.03% in Iran.

1.04%
1.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 85.5% in Iran.

95.2%
85.5%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Iran the primary language is Persian.

spanish
persian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
5 237 000 ppl
Ranking: 47/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Iran: 13 333 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
13 333 Int$
Ranking: 97/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Iran: Iranian Rial (IRR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
IRR
Iranian Rial

Practical information

Electricity

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

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Iran has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMXNIRREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Iran - April, May, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 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
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
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