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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Tanzania

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Tanzania is 364 900 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 108% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
364 900 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Tanzania has a coastline of 884.8 mi.

5 797.4 mi
884.8 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 Tanzania is Dar es Salaam, where the population is 4 364 540.

8 851 080 ppl
4 364 540 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Tanzania is Kilimanjaro, which rises to a height of 19 341 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
19 341 ft
Kilimanjaro

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. Tanzania - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Tanzania is home to 59 734 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
59 734 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 69.9 years in Tanzania.

76.9 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 18.2 years in Tanzania.

29.3 years
18.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.81% in Tanzania.

1.04%
2.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 77.9% in Tanzania.

95.2%
77.9%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Tanzania the primary language is Swahili.

spanish
swahili

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 104 000 ppl
Ranking: 102/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Tanzania: 2 780 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
2 780 Int$
Ranking: 170/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Tanzania: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
TZS
Tanzanian Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Tanzania: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Tanzania has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Tanzania - 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 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 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
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 135 USD
B35 USD - 45 USD
T75 USD - 99 USD

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