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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Saudi Arabia is 830 000 mi². This means that the area of Saudi Arabia is 9.43% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
830 000 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Saudi Arabia has a coastline of 1 640.4 mi.

5 797.4 mi
1 640.4 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 Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, where the population is 5 254 560.

8 851 080 ppl
5 254 560 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Saudi Arabia is Jabal Sawda, which rises to a height of 9 826 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
9 826 ft
Jabal Sawda

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 Saudi Arabia the highest temperature was 125.6°F and was recorded in Jeddah.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
125.6°F
Jeddah

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Saudi Arabia, the lowest temperature was 10°F and was recorded in Turaif.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
10°F
Turaif

Society

Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Saudi Arabia is home to 34 813 871 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
34 813 871 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 76.4 years in Saudi Arabia.

76.9 years
76.4 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 30.8 years in Saudi Arabia.

29.3 years
30.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.62% in Saudi Arabia.

1.04%
1.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 97.6% in Saudi Arabia.

95.2%
97.6%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Saudi Arabia the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Saudi Arabia, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
17 994 000 ppl
Ranking: 16/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Saudi Arabia: 46 742 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
46 742 Int$
Ranking: 25/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Saudi Arabia: Saudi Riyal (SAR).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
SAR
Saudi Riyal

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Saudi Arabia: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, G).

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Saudi Arabia 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; Saudi Arabia - January, February, November, December.

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
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