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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Somalia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Somalia is 246 201 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 208% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
246 201 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Somalia has a coastline of 2 071.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
2 071.0 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 Somalia is Mogadishu, where the population is 2 120 000.

8 851 080 ppl
2 120 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Somalia is Shimbiris, which rises to a height of 8 038 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
8 038 ft
Shimbiris

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. Somalia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Somalia is home to 15 893 222 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
15 893 222 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 55.3 years in Somalia.

76.9 years
55.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 18.5 years in Somalia.

29.3 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.35% in Somalia.

1.04%
2.35%

Literacy

95.2%
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Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Somalia the primary language is Somali.

spanish
somali

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
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Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Somalia: Somali Shilling (SOS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
SOS
Somali Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURSOSMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Somalia - January, February.

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 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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