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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Samoa

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Samoa is 1 097 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 69038% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
1 097 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Samoa has a coastline of 250.4 mi.

5 797.4 mi
250.4 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 Samoa is Apia, where the population is 36 735.

8 851 080 ppl
36 735 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Samoa is Mauga Silisili on Savai'i, which rises to a height of 6 096 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
6 096 ft
Mauga Silisili on Savai'i

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. Samoa - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Samoa is home to 198 414 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
198 414 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 74.9 years in Samoa.

76.9 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 25.6 years in Samoa.

29.3 years
25.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 0.61% in Samoa.

1.04%
0.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 99.1% in Samoa.

95.2%
99.1%

Language

In Mexico, the main language is Spanish, and in Samoa the primary language is Samoan, English.

spanish
samoan, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
128 000 ppl
Ranking: 153/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Samoa: 6 766 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
6 766 Int$
Ranking: 131/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Samoa: Tala (WST).

Tools: Currency Calculator
MXN
Mexican Peso
WST
Tala

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Samoa 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; Samoa - July, August.

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 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 - 134 USD
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