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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Italy

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Italy is 116 346 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 552% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
116 346 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Italy has a coastline of 4 722.4 mi.

5 797.4 mi
4 722.4 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 Italy is Rome, where the population is 2 869 460.

8 851 080 ppl
2 869 460 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
15 781 ft
Monte Bianco

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 Italy the highest temperature was 119.3°F and was recorded in Catenanuova, Sicily.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
119.3°F
Catenanuova, Sicily

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Italy, the lowest temperature was -57.3°F and was recorded in Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-57.3°F
Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Italy is home to 60 461 826 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
60 461 826 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 82.7 years in Italy.

76.9 years
82.7 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 46.5 years in Italy.

29.3 years
46.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.09% in Italy.

1.04%
0.09%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.2% in Italy.

95.2%
99.2%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Italy the primary language is Italian.

spanish
italian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
50 732 000 ppl
Ranking: 5/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Italy: 41 890 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
41 890 Int$
Ranking: 34/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Italy: Euro (EUR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Italy 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; Italy - June, July, August.

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 - 135 USD
B80 USD - 101 USD
T130 USD - 158 USD

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