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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Nicaragua

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Nicaragua is 50 337 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 1407% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
50 337 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Nicaragua has a coastline of 565.4 mi.

5 797.4 mi
565.4 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 Nicaragua is Managua, where the population is 2 223 380.

8 851 080 ppl
2 223 380 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Nicaragua is Mogoton, which rises to a height of 6 913 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
6 913 ft
Mogoton

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. Nicaragua - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Nicaragua is home to 6 624 554 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
6 624 554 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 74.5 years in Nicaragua.

76.9 years
74.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 27.3 years in Nicaragua.

29.3 years
27.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.93% in Nicaragua.

1.04%
0.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 82.6% in Nicaragua.

95.2%
82.6%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
1 386 000 ppl
Ranking: 119/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Nicaragua: 5 568 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
5 568 Int$
Ranking: 128/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Nicaragua: Cordoba Oro (NIO).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
NIO
Cordoba Oro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Nicaragua: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Nicaragua 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; Nicaragua - January, February, March.

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
B32 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 144 USD
B28 USD - 38 USD
T86 USD - 111 USD

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