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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Netherlands

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Netherlands is 16 164 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 4592% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
16 164 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Netherlands has a coastline of 280.2 mi.

5 797.4 mi
280.2 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 the Netherlands is Amsterdam, where the population is 825 080.

8 851 080 ppl
825 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in the Netherlands is Vaalserberg, which rises to a height of 1 060 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
1 060 ft
Vaalserberg

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 the Netherlands the highest temperature was 101.5°F and was recorded in Warnsveld.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
101.5°F
Warnsveld

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in the Netherlands, the lowest temperature was -17.3°F and was recorded in Winterswijk.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-17.3°F
Winterswijk

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Netherlands is home to 17 134 872 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
17 134 872 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 82.0 years in the Netherlands.

76.9 years
82.0 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 42.8 years in the Netherlands.

29.3 years
42.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.37% in the Netherlands.

1.04%
0.37%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.0% in the Netherlands.

95.2%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
dutch

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
15 007 000 ppl
Ranking: 120/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Netherlands: 59 334 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
59 334 Int$
Ranking: 129/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Netherlands: Euro (EUR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in the Netherlands: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Netherlands 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; Netherlands - June, July, August.

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 Germany (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B30 EUR - 39 EUR
T86 EUR - 134 EUR
B79 EUR - 98 EUR
T129 EUR - 181 EUR

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