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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Vatican

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Vatican is 0.19 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 399183584% larger.

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

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Vatican 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 Vatican is Vatican City, where the population is 839.

8 851 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Vatican is unnamed location, which rises to a height of 246 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
246 ft
unnamed location

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. Vatican - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Vatican is home to 801 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
801 ppl

Life expectancy

76.9 years
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Average age

29.3 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0% in Vatican.

1.04%
0%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.0% in Vatican.

95.2%
99.0%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Vatican the primary language is Italian, Latin.

spanish
italian, latin

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
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Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Vatican: Euro (EUR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Vatican: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: F, L).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: F, L

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Vatican 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; Vatican - April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

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 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 - 135 USD
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