Country Facts:
Mexico vs. South Korea

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of South Korea is 38 691 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 1860% larger.

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 South Korea is Seoul, where the population is 10 117 900.

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 South Korea the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in Daegu.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while South Korea is home to 51 269 185 people.

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 43.2 years in South Korea.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 97.9% in South Korea.

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in South Korea, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. South Korea: 43 319 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites