Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Taiwan

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Taiwan is 13 974 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 5328% larger.

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 Taiwan is New Taipei City, where the population is 3 966 820.

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 Taiwan the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Taitung County.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Taiwan is home to 23 816 775 people.

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 42.3 years in Taiwan.

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 98.5% in Taiwan.

Religion

In Mexico, the main religion is Christianity; in Taiwan, the main religion is Buddhism.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Taiwan: 55 078 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Taiwan: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites