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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Namibia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Namibia is 318 772 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 138% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
318 772 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Namibia has a coastline of 976.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
976.8 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 Namibia is Windhoek, where the population is 322 500.

8 851 080 ppl
322 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Namibia is Königstein (Brandberg), which rises to a height of 8 550 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
8 550 ft
Königstein (Brandberg)

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. Namibia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Namibia is home to 2 540 905 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
2 540 905 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 65.9 years in Namibia.

76.9 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 21.8 years in Namibia.

29.3 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.83% in Namibia.

1.04%
1.83%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 91.5% in Namibia.

95.2%
91.5%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Namibia the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 388 000 ppl
Ranking: 90/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Namibia: 9 295 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
9 295 Int$
Ranking: 120/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Namibia: Rand (ZAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZARMXNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Namibia - June, 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 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
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

2 sites
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