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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Jordan

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Jordan is 34 495 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 2099% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
34 495 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Jordan has a coastline of 16.2 mi.

5 797.4 mi
16.2 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 Jordan is Amman, where the population is 1 919 000.

8 851 080 ppl
1 919 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Jordan is Jabal Umm ad Dami, which rises to a height of 6 083 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
6 083 ft
Jabal Umm ad Dami

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. Jordan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Jordan is home to 10 203 134 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
10 203 134 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 75.8 years in Jordan.

76.9 years
75.8 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 23.5 years in Jordan.

29.3 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.82% in Jordan.

1.04%
0.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 98.2% in Jordan.

95.2%
98.2%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Jordan the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
3 761 000 ppl
Ranking: 53/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Jordan: 10 351 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
10 351 Int$
Ranking: 118/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Jordan: Jordanian Dinar (JOD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
JOD
Jordanian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

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

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B43 USD - 52 USD
T88 USD - 116 USD

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