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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Malaysia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 494% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
127 724 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi.

5 797.4 mi
2 904.9 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 Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

8 851 080 ppl
1 627 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, which rises to a height of 13 435 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo

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 Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
104.2°F
Chuping

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Malaysia, the lowest temperature was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
46°F
Cameron Highlands

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
32 365 999 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 75.9 years in Malaysia.

76.9 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

29.3 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.06% in Malaysia.

1.04%
1.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 95.0% in Malaysia.

95.2%
95.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Malaysia the primary language is Malay.

spanish
malay

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
27 913 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Malaysia - May, June, July, August, September.

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 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
B21 USD - 27 USD
T51 USD - 79 USD

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