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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Lesotho

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Lesotho is 11 720 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 6371% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
11 720 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Lesotho 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 Lesotho is Maseru, where the population is 267 559.

8 851 080 ppl
267 559 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Lesotho is Thabana Ntlenyana, which rises to a height of 11 424 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
11 424 ft
Thabana Ntlenyana

Highest recorded temperature

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Lesotho, the lowest temperature was -4.7°F and was recorded in Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-4.7°F
Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Lesotho is home to 2 142 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
2 142 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 58.9 years in Lesotho.

76.9 years
58.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 24.7 years in Lesotho.

29.3 years
24.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.73% in Lesotho.

1.04%
0.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 79.4% in Lesotho.

95.2%
79.4%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Lesotho the primary language is English, Sotho.

spanish
english, sotho

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Lesotho, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 082 000 ppl
Ranking: 104/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Lesotho: 2 443 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
2 443 Int$
Ranking: 172/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Lesotho: Rand (ZAR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Lesotho has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMXNZAREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Lesotho - March, April, October, November.

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 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
B45 USD
T51 USD

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