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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Latvia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Latvia is 24 926 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 2943% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
24 926 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Latvia has a coastline of 309.4 mi.

5 797.4 mi
309.4 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 Latvia is Riga, where the population is 701 977.

8 851 080 ppl
701 977 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Latvia is Gaizinkalns, which rises to a height of 1 024 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
1 024 ft
Gaizinkalns

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 Latvia the highest temperature was 100°F and was recorded in Ventspils.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
100°F
Ventspils

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Latvia, the lowest temperature was -45.8°F and was recorded in Daugavpils.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-45.8°F
Daugavpils

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Latvia is home to 1 886 198 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
1 886 198 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 74.5 years in Latvia.

76.9 years
74.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 41.4 years in Latvia.

29.3 years
41.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -0.62% in Latvia.

1.04%
-0.62%

Literacy

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

95.2%
99.8%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Latvia the primary language is Latvian.

spanish
latvian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
2 024 000 ppl
Ranking: 73/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Latvia: 32 212 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
32 212 Int$
Ranking: 47/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Latvia: Euro (EUR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Latvia 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; Latvia - 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
B40 USD - 53 USD
T91 USD - 119 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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