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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. New Caledonia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of New Caledonia is 7 172 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 10475% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
7 172 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while New Caledonia has a coastline of 1 400.6 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 400.6 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 New Caledonia is Nouméa, where the population is 100 237.

8 851 080 ppl
100 237 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in New Caledonia is Mont Panié, which rises to a height of 5 341 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
5 341 ft
Mont Panié

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. New Caledonia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while New Caledonia is home to 285 498 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
285 498 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 78.6 years in New Caledonia.

76.9 years
78.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 32.9 years in New Caledonia.

29.3 years
32.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.22% in New Caledonia.

1.04%
1.22%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 96.9% in New Caledonia.

95.2%
96.9%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in New Caledonia the primary language is French.

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french

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in New Caledonia, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
114 000 ppl
Ranking: 116/179

Economy

GDP per capita

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
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Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). New Caledonia: CFP Franc (XPF).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
XPF
CFP Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, New Caledonia 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; New Caledonia - September, October, 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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 39 USD
T88 USD - 136 USD
B98 USD - 111 USD
T171 USD - 203 USD

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