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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Turkmenistan

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Turkmenistan is 188 456 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 302% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
188 456 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Turkmenistan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
0.0 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 Turkmenistan is Ashgabat, where the population is 1 031 990.

8 851 080 ppl
1 031 990 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Turkmenistan is Aýrybaba, which rises to a height of 10 299 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
10 299 ft
Aýrybaba

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. Turkmenistan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Turkmenistan is home to 6 031 200 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
6 031 200 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 71.5 years in Turkmenistan.

76.9 years
71.5 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 29.2 years in Turkmenistan.

29.3 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1.02% in Turkmenistan.

1.04%
1.02%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.7% in Turkmenistan.

95.2%
99.7%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Turkmenistan the primary language is Turkmen.

spanish
turkmen

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Turkmenistan, 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

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Turkmenistan: 15 207 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
15 207 Int$
Ranking: 86/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Turkmenistan: Turkmenistan New Manat (TMT).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
TMT
Turkmenistan New Manat

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMXNEURTMT

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Turkmenistan - April, May, June.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

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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