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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Tunisia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Tunisia is 63 170 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 1101% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
63 170 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Tunisia has a coastline of 713.3 mi.

5 797.4 mi
713.3 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 Tunisia is Tunis, where the population is 651 183.

8 851 080 ppl
651 183 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Tunisia is Jebel ech Chambi, which rises to a height of 5 066 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
5 066 ft
Jebel ech Chambi

Highest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the highest temperature ever measured was 125.6°F and was recorded in San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, while in Tunisia the highest temperature was 131°F and was recorded in Kebili.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
131°F
Kebili

Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

Mexico vs. Tunisia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Tunisia is home to 11 818 619 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
11 818 619 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 76.6 years in Tunisia.

76.9 years
76.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 32.7 years in Tunisia.

29.3 years
32.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.75% in Tunisia.

1.04%
0.75%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 81.8% in Tunisia.

95.2%
81.8%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
5 359 000 ppl
Ranking: 46/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Tunisia: 10 819 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
10 819 Int$
Ranking: 117/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Tunisia: Tunisian Dinar (TND).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
TND
Tunisian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Tunisia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-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; Tunisia - April, May, September.

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 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
B29 USD - 34 USD
T56 USD - 71 USD

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