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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Kuwait

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Kuwait is 6 880 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 10924% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
6 880 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Kuwait has a coastline of 310.1 mi.

5 797.4 mi
310.1 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 Kuwait is Kuwait, where the population is 637 411.

8 851 080 ppl
637 411 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Kuwait is Khashm Ghudayy, which rises to a height of 1 184 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
1 184 ft
Khashm Ghudayy

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 Kuwait the highest temperature was 128.5°F and was recorded in Sulaibya.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
128.5°F
Sulaibya

Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Kuwait is home to 4 270 571 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
4 270 571 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 78.9 years in Kuwait.

76.9 years
78.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 29.7 years in Kuwait.

29.3 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.2% in Kuwait.

1.04%
1.2%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 96.5% in Kuwait.

95.2%
96.5%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Kuwait: 47 289 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
47 289 Int$
Ranking: 24/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Kuwait: Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
KWD
Kuwaiti Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Kuwait: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Kuwait 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; Kuwait - January, February, March, November, 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
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