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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Madagascar

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Madagascar is 226 658 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 235% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
226 658 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Madagascar has a coastline of 3 000.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
3 000.0 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 Madagascar is Antananarivo, where the population is 1 849 000.

8 851 080 ppl
1 849 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Madagascar is Maromokotro, which rises to a height of 9 436 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 436 ft
Maromokotro

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 Madagascar the highest temperature was 110.5°F and was recorded in Ejeda.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
110.5°F
Ejeda

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Madagascar, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Mount Andringitra.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
12.2°F
Mount Andringitra

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Madagascar is home to 27 691 018 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
27 691 018 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 67.9 years in Madagascar.

76.9 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 20.3 years in Madagascar.

29.3 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.31% in Madagascar.

1.04%
2.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 76.7% in Madagascar.

95.2%
76.7%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Madagascar the primary language is Malagasy, French.

spanish
malagasy, french

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Madagascar, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
244 000 ppl
Ranking: 140/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Madagascar: 1 544 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
1 544 Int$
Ranking: 187/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Madagascar: Malagasy Ariary (MGA).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
MGA
Malagasy Ariary

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXNMGA

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Madagascar - July, August, September, October.

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 - 135 USD
B30 USD - 37 USD
T50 USD - 73 USD

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