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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Sierra Leone

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Sierra Leone is 27 699 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 2638% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
27 699 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Sierra Leone has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
249.8 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 Sierra Leone is Freetown, where the population is 951 000.

8 851 080 ppl
951 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Sierra Leone is Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa), which rises to a height of 6 381 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
6 381 ft
Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa)

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. Sierra Leone - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Sierra Leone is home to 7 976 983 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
7 976 983 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 60.2 years in Sierra Leone.

76.9 years
60.2 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 19.1 years in Sierra Leone.

29.3 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.44% in Sierra Leone.

1.04%
2.44%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 43.2% in Sierra Leone.

95.2%
43.2%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Sierra Leone the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Sierra Leone, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
24 000 ppl
Ranking: 147/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Sierra Leone: 1 726 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
1 726 Int$
Ranking: 158/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Sierra Leone: Leone (SLL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
SLL
Leone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Sierra Leone: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Sierra Leone has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSLLMXNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Sierra Leone - January, February, March, 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
B32 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 144 USD
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