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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Rwanda

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Rwanda is 10 169 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 7358% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
10 169 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Rwanda 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 Rwanda is Kigali, where the population is 1 168 570.

8 851 080 ppl
1 168 570 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Rwanda is Mount Karisimbi, which rises to a height of 14 787 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
14 787 ft
Mount Karisimbi

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. Rwanda - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Rwanda is home to 12 952 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
12 952 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 65.5 years in Rwanda.

76.9 years
65.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 19.7 years in Rwanda.

29.3 years
19.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.8% in Rwanda.

1.04%
1.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 73.2% in Rwanda.

95.2%
73.2%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Rwanda the primary language is French, Kinyarwanda.

spanish
french, kinyarwanda

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
987 000 ppl
Ranking: 106/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Rwanda: 2 213 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
2 213 Int$
Ranking: 180/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Rwanda: Rwanda Franc (RWF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
RWF
Rwanda Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Rwanda: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J).

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Rwanda 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; Rwanda - 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 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 - 134 USD
B45 USD - 53 USD
T65 USD - 89 USD

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