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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Uruguay

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Uruguay is 68 037 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 1015% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
68 037 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Uruguay has a coastline of 410.1 mi.

5 797.4 mi
410.1 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 Uruguay is Montevideo, where the population is 1 344 420.

8 851 080 ppl
1 344 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Uruguay is Cerro Catedral, which rises to a height of 1 686 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
1 686 ft
Cerro Catedral

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 Uruguay the highest temperature was 111.2°F and was recorded in Paysandú, Paysandú Department.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
111.2°F
Paysandú, Paysandú Department

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Uruguay, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Melo, Cerro Largo Department.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
12.2°F
Melo, Cerro Largo Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Uruguay is home to 3 473 730 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
3 473 730 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 78.2 years in Uruguay.

76.9 years
78.2 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 35.5 years in Uruguay.

29.3 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.26% in Uruguay.

1.04%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 98.8% in Uruguay.

95.2%
98.8%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
2 773 000 ppl
Ranking: 64/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Uruguay: 22 785 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
22 785 Int$
Ranking: 63/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Uruguay: Peso Uruguayo (UYU).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
UYU
Peso Uruguayo

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Uruguay: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, L).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, L

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Uruguay 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; Uruguay - January, February, March, December.

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.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 38 USD
T87 USD - 134 USD
B44 USD - 54 USD
T108 USD - 172 USD

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