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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Paraguay

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Paraguay is 157 048 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 383% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
157 048 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Paraguay 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 Paraguay is Asunción, where the population is 544 309.

8 851 080 ppl
544 309 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Paraguay is Cerro Peró, which rises to a height of 2 762 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
2 762 ft
Cerro Peró

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 Paraguay the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
113°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Paraguay, the lowest temperature was 18.5°F and was recorded in Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
18.5°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Paraguay is home to 7 132 538 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
7 132 538 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 78.1 years in Paraguay.

76.9 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 29.7 years in Paraguay.

29.3 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.15% in Paraguay.

1.04%
1.15%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 94.5% in Paraguay.

95.2%
94.5%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Paraguay the primary language is Spanish, Guarani.

spanish
spanish, guarani

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 214 000 ppl
Ranking: 97/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Paraguay: 13 064 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
13 064 Int$
Ranking: 100/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Paraguay: Guarani (PYG).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
PYG
Guarani

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Paraguay: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Paraguay 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; Paraguay - April, May, 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 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 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
B35 USD - 43 USD
T58 USD - 85 USD

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