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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Cambodia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Cambodia is 69 898 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 985% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
69 898 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Cambodia has a coastline of 275.3 mi.

5 797.4 mi
275.3 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 Cambodia is Phnom Penh, where the population is 1 501 720.

8 851 080 ppl
1 501 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Cambodia is Phnom Aural, which rises to a height of 5 948 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
5 948 ft
Phnom Aural

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 Cambodia the highest temperature was 108.7°F and was recorded in Preah Vihea.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
108.7°F
Preah Vihea

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Cambodia, the lowest temperature was 46.4°F and was recorded in Val d'Emeraude.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
46.4°F
Val d'Emeraude

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Cambodia is home to 16 718 965 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
16 718 965 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 66.3 years in Cambodia.

76.9 years
66.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 26.4 years in Cambodia.

29.3 years
26.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.34% in Cambodia.

1.04%
1.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 80.5% in Cambodia.

95.2%
80.5%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Cambodia the primary language is Khmer.

spanish
khmer

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
4 775 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Cambodia: 4 420 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
4 420 Int$
Ranking: 150/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Cambodia: Riel (KHR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
KHR
Riel

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXNKHR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Cambodia - 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
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
B27 USD - 40 USD
T65 USD - 107 USD

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