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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Libya

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Libya is 679 362 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 11.64% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
679 362 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Libya has a coastline of 1 099.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 099.8 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 Libya is Tripoli, where the population is 2 220 000.

8 851 080 ppl
2 220 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Libya is Bikku Bitti, which rises to a height of 7 434 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
7 434 ft
Bikku Bitti

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 Libya the highest temperature was 122.4°F and was recorded in Zuara.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
122.4°F
Zuara

Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Libya is home to 6 871 292 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
6 871 292 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 76.9 years in Libya.

76.9 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 25.8 years in Libya.

29.3 years
25.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.76% in Libya.

1.04%
1.76%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 91.0% in Libya.

95.2%
91.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Libya the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Libya, 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$. Libya: 10 842 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
10 842 Int$
Ranking: 116/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Libya: Libyan Dinar (LYD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
LYD
Libyan Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDLYDEURMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Libya - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
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