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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Tonga

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Tonga is 288 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 263250% larger.

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

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Tonga has a coastline of 260.4 mi.

5 797.4 mi
260.4 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 Tonga is Nukuʻalofa, where the population is 24 500.

8 851 080 ppl
24 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Tonga is unnamed location on Kao, which rises to a height of 3 389 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
3 389 ft
unnamed location on Kao

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. Tonga - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Tonga is home to 105 695 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
105 695 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 77.3 years in Tonga.

76.9 years
77.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 24.1 years in Tonga.

29.3 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and -0.23% in Tonga.

1.04%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.4% in Tonga.

95.2%
99.4%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Tonga the primary language is Tongan, English.

spanish
tongan, english

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Tonga, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/179
53 800 ppl
Ranking: 160/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Tonga: 6 693 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 122/194
6 693 Int$
Ranking: 174/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Tonga: Pa’anga (TOP).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
TOP
Pa’anga

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Tonga: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMXNEURTOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Tonga - June, July, August, 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 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B33 USD - 42 USD
T92 USD - 144 USD
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