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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Turks and Caicos Islands

Learn about the similarities and differences between Mexico and Turks and Caicos Islands 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. Turks and Caicos Islands - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Turks and Caicos Islands is 366 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 207127% larger.

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

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Turks and Caicos Islands has a coastline of 241.7 mi.

5 797.4 mi
241.7 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 Turks and Caicos Islands is Five Cays, where the population is 5 094.

8 851 080 ppl
5 094 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Turks and Caicos Islands is Blue Hills on Providenciales, which rises to a height of 161 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
161 ft
Blue Hills on Providenciales

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. Turks and Caicos Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Turks and Caicos Islands is home to 38 717 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
38 717 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 80.6 years in Turks and Caicos Islands.

76.9 years
80.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 34.6 years in Turks and Caicos Islands.

29.3 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.91% in Turks and Caicos Islands.

1.04%
1.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 98.0% in Turks and Caicos Islands.

95.2%
98.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Turks and Caicos Islands the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Turks and Caicos Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
386 000 ppl
Ranking: 129/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Turks and Caicos Islands: 22 277 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
22 277 Int$
Ranking: 64/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Turks and Caicos Islands: US Dollar (USD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Turks and Caicos Islands: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Turks and Caicos Islands has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Turks and Caicos Islands - January, February, March.

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.
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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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