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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Norway

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Norway is 125 021 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 507% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
125 021 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Norway has a coastline of 15 626.2 mi.

5 797.4 mi
15 626.2 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 Norway is Oslo, where the population is 647 676.

8 851 080 ppl
647 676 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Norway is Galdhøpiggen, which rises to a height of 8 100 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
8 100 ft
Galdhøpiggen

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 Norway the highest temperature was 96.1°F and was recorded in Nesbyen, Buskerud.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
96.1°F
Nesbyen, Buskerud

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Norway, the lowest temperature was -60.5°F and was recorded in Karasjok, Finnmark.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-60.5°F
Karasjok, Finnmark

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Norway is home to 5 421 241 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
5 421 241 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 82.4 years in Norway.

76.9 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 39.5 years in Norway.

29.3 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.8% in Norway.

1.04%
0.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 100.0% in Norway.

95.2%
100.0%

Language

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

spanish
norwegian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 45/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Norway: 63 288 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
63 288 Int$
Ranking: 11/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Norway: Norwegian Krone (NOK).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
NOK
Norwegian Krone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Norway: 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, Norway 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; Norway - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B87 USD - 104 USD
T167 USD - 211 USD

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