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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Laos

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Laos is 91 429 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 730% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
91 429 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Laos 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 Laos is Vientiane, where the population is 783 000.

8 851 080 ppl
783 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Laos is Phou Bia, which rises to a height of 9 242 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 242 ft
Phou Bia

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 Laos the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Seno.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
108.1°F
Seno

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Laos, the lowest temperature was 26.1°F and was recorded in Xiang Khoang Plat..

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
26.1°F
Xiang Khoang Plat.

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Laos is home to 7 275 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
7 275 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 66.0 years in Laos.

76.9 years
66.0 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 24 years in Laos.

29.3 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.46% in Laos.

1.04%
1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 84.7% in Laos.

95.2%
84.7%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Laos the primary language is Lao.

spanish
lao

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Laos, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
3 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Laos: 8 236 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
8 236 Int$
Ranking: 128/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Laos: Kip (LAK).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
LAK
Kip

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDLAKEURMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Laos - 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
B22 USD
T54 USD

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