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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. New Zealand

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of New Zealand is 104 428 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 626% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
104 428 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while New Zealand has a coastline of 9 403.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
9 403.8 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 Zealand is Auckland, where the population is 440 710.

8 851 080 ppl
440 710 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 Zealand is Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island, which rises to a height of 12 218 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
12 218 ft
Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island

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 New Zealand the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
108.3°F
Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in New Zealand, the lowest temperature was -14.1°F and was recorded in Ranfurly, Central Otago.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-14.1°F
Ranfurly, Central Otago

Society

Mexico vs. New Zealand - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while New Zealand is home to 4 822 233 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
4 822 233 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 82.3 years in New Zealand.

76.9 years
82.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 37.2 years in New Zealand.

29.3 years
37.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.28% in New Zealand.

1.04%
1.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.0% in New Zealand.

95.2%
99.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in New Zealand the primary language is English, Maori.

spanish
english, maori

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
3 039 000 ppl
Ranking: 59/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. New Zealand: 44 213 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
44 213 Int$
Ranking: 28/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). New Zealand: New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
NZD
New Zealand Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in New Zealand: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, New Zealand 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; New Zealand - January, February, 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
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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B73 USD - 91 USD
T123 USD - 153 USD

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