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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Vietnam

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Vietnam is 127 882 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 493% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
127 882 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Vietnam has a coastline of 2 140.0 mi.

5 797.4 mi
2 140.0 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 Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh, where the population is 7 981 900.

8 851 080 ppl
7 981 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Vietnam is Fan Si Pan, which rises to a height of 10 312 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
10 312 ft
Fan Si Pan

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 Vietnam the highest temperature was 108.9°F and was recorded in Con Cuong.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
108.9°F
Con Cuong

Lowest recorded temperature

In Mexico, the lowest temperature ever measured was -20.2°F and was recorded in Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, while in Vietnam, the lowest temperature was 21°F and was recorded in Sa Pa.

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
21°F
Sa Pa

Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Vietnam is home to 97 338 579 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
97 338 579 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 75.3 years in Vietnam.

76.9 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 31.9 years in Vietnam.

29.3 years
31.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 1% in Vietnam.

1.04%
1%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 95.8% in Vietnam.

95.2%
95.8%

Language

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

spanish
vietnamese

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
7 944 000 ppl
Ranking: 37/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Vietnam: 8 647 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
8 647 Int$
Ranking: 124/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Vietnam: Dong (VND).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
VND
Dong

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Vietnam has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURVNDMXN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Vietnam - January, February, March, April, 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 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 - 135 USD
B19 USD - 25 USD
T44 USD - 64 USD

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