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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Taiwan

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

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.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
13 974 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Taiwan has a coastline of 973.1 mi.

5 797.4 mi
973.1 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 Taiwan is New Taipei City, where the population is 3 966 820.

8 851 080 ppl
3 966 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Taiwan is Yu Shan, which rises to a height of 12 966 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
12 966 ft
Yu Shan

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.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
104.4°F
Taitung County

Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

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

Population

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

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
23 816 775 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 81.0 years in Taiwan.

76.9 years
81.0 years

Average age

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

29.3 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.04% in Taiwan.

1.04%
0.04%

Literacy

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

95.2%
98.5%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Taiwan the primary language is Chinese.

spanish
chinese

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

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

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
55 078 Int$
Ranking: 17/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Taiwan: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
TWD
New Taiwan Dollar

Practical information

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).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Taiwan 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; Taiwan - April, May, June, September, October, November.

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.
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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 - 53 USD
T84 USD - 102 USD

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