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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Senegal

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Senegal is 75 955 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 899% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
75 955 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Senegal has a coastline of 329.9 mi.

5 797.4 mi
329.9 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 Senegal is Dakar, where the population is 2 396 800.

8 851 080 ppl
2 396 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Senegal is unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha, which rises to a height of 1 906 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
1 906 ft
unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha

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. Senegal - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Senegal is home to 16 743 927 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
16 743 927 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 63.8 years in Senegal.

76.9 years
63.8 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 19.4 years in Senegal.

29.3 years
19.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.25% in Senegal.

1.04%
2.25%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 51.9% in Senegal.

95.2%
51.9%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 006 600 ppl
Ranking: 105/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Senegal: 3 502 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
3 502 Int$
Ranking: 164/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Senegal: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Senegal: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E, K).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, E, K

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Senegal has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXOFMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Senegal - January, February, 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 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
B52 USD - 68 USD
T98 USD - 136 USD

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