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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Turkey

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Turkey is 302 535 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 151% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
302 535 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Turkey has a coastline of 4 473.9 mi.

5 797.4 mi
4 473.9 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 Turkey is Istanbul, where the population is 14 025 600.

8 851 080 ppl
14 025 600 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Turkey is Mount Ararat, which rises to a height of 16 854 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
16 854 ft
Mount Ararat

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 Turkey the highest temperature was 119.8°F and was recorded in Mardin.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
119.8°F
Mardin

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Turkey, the lowest temperature was -58.5°F and was recorded in Ardahan Province.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
-58.5°F
Ardahan Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Turkey is home to 84 339 067 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
84 339 067 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 76.0 years in Turkey.

76.9 years
76.0 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 32.2 years in Turkey.

29.3 years
32.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.7% in Turkey.

1.04%
0.7%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 96.7% in Turkey.

95.2%
96.7%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Turkey the primary language is Turkish.

spanish
turkish

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
39 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Turkey: 28 114 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
28 114 Int$
Ranking: 54/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Turkey: Turkish Lira (TRY).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
TRY
Turkish Lira

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Turkey 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; Turkey - June, July, August.

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
B43 USD - 50 USD
T59 USD - 76 USD

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