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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Sri Lanka

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Sri Lanka is 25 332 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 2894% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
25 332 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Sri Lanka has a coastline of 832.6 mi.

5 797.4 mi
832.6 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 Sri Lanka is Colombo, where the population is 752 993.

8 851 080 ppl
752 993 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Sri Lanka is Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro), which rises to a height of 8 281 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
8 281 ft
Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro)

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 Sri Lanka the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Vavuniya.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
104.2°F
Vavuniya

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Sri Lanka, the lowest temperature was 27.1°F and was recorded in Nuwara Eliya.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
27.1°F
Nuwara Eliya

Society

Mexico vs. Sri Lanka - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Sri Lanka is home to 21 413 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
21 413 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 77.8 years in Sri Lanka.

76.9 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 33.7 years in Sri Lanka.

29.3 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.63% in Sri Lanka.

1.04%
0.63%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 92.3% in Sri Lanka.

95.2%
92.3%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Sri Lanka the primary language is Sinhala, Tamil.

spanish
sinhala, tamil

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 798 000 ppl
Ranking: 77/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Sri Lanka: 13 220 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
13 220 Int$
Ranking: 99/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
LKR
Sri Lanka Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Sri Lanka: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Sri Lanka has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Sri Lanka - January, February, March, 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
B21 USD - 27 USD
T49 USD - 68 USD

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