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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Syria

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Syria is 71 498 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 961% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
71 498 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Syria has a coastline of 119.9 mi.

5 797.4 mi
119.9 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 Syria is Aleppo, where the population is 2 132 100.

8 851 080 ppl
2 132 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Syria is Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab), which rises to a height of 5 915 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
5 915 ft
Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab)

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. Syria - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Syria is home to 17 500 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
17 500 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 74.0 years in Syria.

76.9 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 23.5 years in Syria.

29.3 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -9.73% in Syria.

1.04%
-9.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 86.4% in Syria.

95.2%
86.4%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Syria, 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). Syria: Syrian Pound (SYP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
SYP
Syrian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURSYPMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Syria - April, 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
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.
Admission refused or travel restricted
No permission to enter the country or very limited travel possibilities.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
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