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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Mozambique

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Mozambique is 309 496 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 145% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
309 496 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Mozambique has a coastline of 1 534.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 534.8 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 Mozambique is Maputo, where the population is 1 225 900.

8 851 080 ppl
1 225 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Mozambique is Monte Binga, which rises to a height of 7 992 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
7 992 ft
Monte Binga

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. Mozambique - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Mozambique is home to 31 255 435 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
31 255 435 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 56.5 years in Mozambique.

76.9 years
56.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 17 years in Mozambique.

29.3 years
17 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.58% in Mozambique.

1.04%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 60.7% in Mozambique.

95.2%
60.7%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Mozambique the primary language is Portuguese.

spanish
portuguese

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Mozambique, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 552 000 ppl
Ranking: 82/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Mozambique: 1 297 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
1 297 Int$
Ranking: 190/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Mozambique: Mozambique Metical (MZN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
MZN
Mozambique Metical

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Mozambique 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; Mozambique - 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 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 - 134 USD
B41 USD - 51 USD
T106 USD - 141 USD

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