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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Nepal

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Nepal is 56 827 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 1235% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
56 827 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Nepal has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
0.0 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 Nepal is Kathmandu, where the population is 975 453.

8 851 080 ppl
975 453 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Nepal is Mount Everest, which rises to a height of 29 029 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
29 029 ft
Mount Everest

Highest recorded temperature

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Nepal, the lowest temperature was -49°F and was recorded in Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-49°F
Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Nepal is home to 29 136 808 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
29 136 808 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 72.1 years in Nepal.

76.9 years
72.1 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 25.3 years in Nepal.

29.3 years
25.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.81% in Nepal.

1.04%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 67.9% in Nepal.

95.2%
67.9%

Language

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

spanish
nepali

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Nepal, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
539 000 ppl
Ranking: 120/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Nepal: 4 007 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
4 007 Int$
Ranking: 156/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Nepal: Nepalese Rupee (NPR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
NPR
Nepalese Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Nepal: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, M).

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Nepal - October, November.

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B18 USD - 23 USD
T49 USD - 67 USD

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