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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Papua New Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Papua New Guinea is 178 704 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 324% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
178 704 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Papua New Guinea has a coastline of 3 201.3 mi.

5 797.4 mi
3 201.3 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 Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, where the population is 364 125.

8 851 080 ppl
364 125 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Papua New Guinea is Mount Wilhelm, which rises to a height of 14 793 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
14 793 ft
Mount Wilhelm

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. Papua New Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Papua New Guinea is home to 8 947 024 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
8 947 024 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 69.9 years in Papua New Guinea.

76.9 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 24 years in Papua New Guinea.

29.3 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.61% in Papua New Guinea.

1.04%
1.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 64.2% in Papua New Guinea.

95.2%
64.2%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Papua New Guinea the primary language is English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu.

spanish
english, tok pisin, hiri motu

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
184 000 ppl
Ranking: 145/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Papua New Guinea: 4 285 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
4 285 Int$
Ranking: 151/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Papua New Guinea: Kina (PGK).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
PGK
Kina

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Papua New Guinea: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Papua New Guinea 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; Papua New Guinea - May, June, July, August, September, October.

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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 - 135 USD
B77 USD - 95 USD
T106 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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