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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Uganda

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Uganda is 93 263 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 713% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
93 263 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Uganda has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
0.0 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 Uganda is Kampala, where the population is 1 516 210.

8 851 080 ppl
1 516 210 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Uganda is Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley), which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley)

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. Uganda - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Uganda is home to 45 741 007 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
45 741 007 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 68.6 years in Uganda.

76.9 years
68.6 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 15.7 years in Uganda.

29.3 years
15.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 3.31% in Uganda.

1.04%
3.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 76.5% in Uganda.

95.2%
76.5%

Language

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

spanish
english, swahili

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
1 303 000 ppl
Ranking: 92/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Uganda: 2 293 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
2 293 Int$
Ranking: 176/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Uganda: Uganda Shilling (UGX).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
UGX
Uganda Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Uganda 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; Uganda - 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 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 - 134 USD
B36 USD - 45 USD
T62 USD - 83 USD

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