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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Maldives

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Maldives is 116 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 653735% larger.

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

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Maldives has a coastline of 400.2 mi.

5 797.4 mi
400.2 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 Maldives is Malé, where the population is 153 379.

8 851 080 ppl
153 379 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Maldives is unnamed location on Villingi, which rises to a height of 16 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
16 ft
unnamed location on Villingi

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 Maldives the highest temperature was 94.8°F and was recorded in Hanimaadhoo.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
94.8°F
Hanimaadhoo

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Maldives, the lowest temperature was 63°F and was recorded in Hulhulé Island.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
63°F
Hulhulé Island

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Maldives is home to 540 544 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
540 544 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 76.7 years in Maldives.

76.9 years
76.7 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 29.5 years in Maldives.

29.3 years
29.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -0.12% in Maldives.

1.04%
-0.12%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 97.7% in Maldives.

95.2%
97.7%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Maldives the primary language is Dhivehi.

spanish
dhivehi

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
1 234 000 ppl
Ranking: 110/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Maldives: 13 438 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
13 438 Int$
Ranking: 120/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Maldives: Rufiyaa (MVR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
MVR
Rufiyaa

Practical information

Electricity

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

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, G, J, K, L

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXNMVR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Maldives - January, February, March, 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
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
B31 USD - 40 USD
T88 USD - 137 USD
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