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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. North Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of North Korea is 46 540 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 1530% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
46 540 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while North Korea has a coastline of 1 550.3 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 550.3 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 North Korea is Pyongyang, where the population is 2 514 690.

8 851 080 ppl
2 514 690 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in North Korea is Paektu-san, which rises to a height of 9 003 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 003 ft
Paektu-san

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 North Korea, the lowest temperature was -46.5°F and was recorded in Chunggangjin.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-46.5°F
Chunggangjin

Society

Mexico vs. North Korea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while North Korea is home to 25 778 816 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
25 778 816 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 71.7 years in North Korea.

76.9 years
71.7 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 34.6 years in North Korea.

29.3 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.49% in North Korea.

1.04%
0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 100.0% in North Korea.

95.2%
100.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in North Korea the primary language is Korean.

spanish
korean

Religion

christianity
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Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
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Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). North Korea: North Korean Won (KPW).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
KPW
North Korean Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in North Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, North Korea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXNKPW

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; North Korea - June, July, August, September.

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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