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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Mauritania

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Mauritania is 397 955 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 90.59% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
397 955 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Mauritania has a coastline of 468.5 mi.

5 797.4 mi
468.5 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 Mauritania is Nouakchott, where the population is 958 399.

8 851 080 ppl
958 399 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Mauritania is Kediet ej Jill, which rises to a height of 3 002 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
3 002 ft
Kediet ej Jill

Highest recorded temperature

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

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Mauritania is home to 4 649 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
4 649 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 64.9 years in Mauritania.

76.9 years
64.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 21 years in Mauritania.

29.3 years
21 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.02% in Mauritania.

1.04%
2.02%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 53.5% in Mauritania.

95.2%
53.5%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Mauritania, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Mauritania: 5 388 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
5 388 Int$
Ranking: 117/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Mauritania: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
MRU
Mauritanian Ouguiya

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Mauritania 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; Mauritania - January, February, March, November, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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
B30 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
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