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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Suriname

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Suriname is 63 251 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 1099% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
63 251 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Suriname has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
239.8 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 Suriname is Paramaribo, where the population is 240 924.

8 851 080 ppl
240 924 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Suriname is Juliana Top, which rises to a height of 4 035 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
4 035 ft
Juliana Top

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. Suriname - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Suriname is home to 586 632 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
586 632 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 73.6 years in Suriname.

76.9 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 31 years in Suriname.

29.3 years
31 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.91% in Suriname.

1.04%
0.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 94.4% in Suriname.

95.2%
94.4%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Suriname the primary language is Dutch.

spanish
dutch

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Suriname, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
228 000 ppl
Ranking: 141/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Suriname: 16 729 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
16 729 Int$
Ranking: 81/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Suriname: Surinam Dollar (SRD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
SRD
Surinam Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Suriname: frequency and voltage are 127V / 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, F).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
127V / 230V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, F

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Suriname has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Suriname - August, September, October, November.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B32 USD - 44 USD
T124 USD - 145 USD

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