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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Kazakhstan

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Kazakhstan is 1 052 090 mi². This means that the area of Kazakhstan is 38.72% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
1 052 090 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Kazakhstan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
0.0 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 Kazakhstan is Almaty, where the population is 1 552 350.

8 851 080 ppl
1 552 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Kazakhstan is Khan Tengri, which rises to a height of 22 999 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
22 999 ft
Khan Tengri

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. Kazakhstan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Kazakhstan is home to 18 776 707 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
18 776 707 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 72.3 years in Kazakhstan.

76.9 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 31.6 years in Kazakhstan.

29.3 years
31.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.81% in Kazakhstan.

1.04%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.8% in Kazakhstan.

95.2%
99.8%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Kazakhstan the primary language is Kazakh, Russian.

spanish
kazakh, russian

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Kazakhstan, 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$. Kazakhstan: 26 744 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
26 744 Int$
Ranking: 57/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Kazakhstan: Tenge (KZT).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
KZT
Tenge

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXNKZT

Best months to visit

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

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B24 USD - 32 USD
T55 USD - 78 USD

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