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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Russia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Russia is 6 601 668 mi². This means that the area of Russia is 770% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
6 601 668 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Russia has a coastline of 23 396.5 mi.

5 797.4 mi
23 396.5 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 Russia is Moscow, where the population is 12 108 300.

8 851 080 ppl
12 108 300 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Russia is Mount Elbrus, which rises to a height of 18 510 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
18 510 ft
Mount Elbrus

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 Russia the highest temperature was 113.7°F and was recorded in Utta, Kalmykia.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
113.7°F
Utta, Kalmykia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Russia, the lowest temperature was -90.4°F and was recorded in Verkhoyansk / Oymyakon, Sakha Republic.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-90.4°F
Verkhoyansk / Oymyakon, Sakha Republic

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Russia is home to 145 934 462 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
145 934 462 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 72.2 years in Russia.

76.9 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 40.3 years in Russia.

29.3 years
40.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -0.2% in Russia.

1.04%
-0.2%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.7% in Russia.

95.2%
99.7%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Russia the primary language is Russian.

spanish
russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
33 729 000 ppl
Ranking: 9/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Russia: 28 213 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
28 213 Int$
Ranking: 53/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Russia: Russian Ruble (RUB).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
RUB
Russian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Russia 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; Russia - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
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