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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Portugal

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Portugal is 35 556 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 2033% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
35 556 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Portugal has a coastline of 1 114.1 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 114.1 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 Portugal is Lisbon, where the population is 545 245.

8 851 080 ppl
545 245 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Portugal is Ponta do Pico on Pico Island, which rises to a height of 7 713 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
7 713 ft
Ponta do Pico on Pico 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 Portugal the highest temperature was 117.3°F and was recorded in Amareleja, Beja.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
117.3°F
Amareleja, Beja

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Portugal, the lowest temperature was 3.2°F and was recorded in Penhas da Saúde, Covilhã Municipality Miranda do Douro.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
3.2°F
Penhas da Saúde, Covilhã Municipality Miranda do Douro

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Portugal is home to 10 196 709 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
10 196 709 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 81.3 years in Portugal.

76.9 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 44.6 years in Portugal.

29.3 years
44.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -0.23% in Portugal.

1.04%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 96.1% in Portugal.

95.2%
96.1%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Portugal the primary language is Portuguese.

spanish
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
9 957 000 ppl
Ranking: 131/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Portugal: 34 091 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
34 091 Int$
Ranking: 142/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Portugal: 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 Portugal: 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, Portugal 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; Portugal - 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
B33 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 144 USD
B56 USD - 69 USD
T95 USD - 126 USD

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