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Country Facts:
Mexico vs. Zambia

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

Country area

The surface area of Mexico is 758 449 mi², while the surface area of Zambia is 290 585 mi². This means that the area of Mexico is 161% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
758 449 mi²
290 585 mi²

Coastline length

Mexico has a coastline of 5 797.4 mi, while Zambia 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 Zambia is Lusaka, where the population is 1 747 150.

8 851 080 ppl
1 747 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Mexico is Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba), its height is 18 491 ft. The highest peak in Zambia is Mafinga Central, which rises to a height of 7 674 ft.

18 491 ft
Volcán Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba)
7 674 ft
Mafinga Central

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 Zambia the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Mfuwe, Eastern Province.

125.6°F
San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora
108.3°F
Mfuwe, Eastern Province

Lowest recorded temperature

-20.2°F
Rancho Los Lamentos, Chihuahua
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Society

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

Population

The population of Mexico is about 128 932 753, while Zambia is home to 18 383 955 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
128 932 753 ppl
18 383 955 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 76.9 years in Mexico and 65.9 years in Zambia.

76.9 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 29.3 years in Mexico and 16.9 years in Zambia.

29.3 years
16.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 1.04% in Mexico and 2.93% in Zambia.

1.04%
2.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 95.2% in Mexico and 86.7% in Zambia.

95.2%
86.7%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

32 093 000 ppl
Ranking: 10/174
932 000 ppl
Ranking: 107/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Mexico: 18 794 Int$. Zambia: 3 456 Int$.

18 794 Int$
Ranking: 73/194
3 456 Int$
Ranking: 165/194

Currency

Mexico: Mexican Peso (MXN). Zambia: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).

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MXN
Mexican Peso
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Mexico: frequency and voltage are 127V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Zambia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, G).

127V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, G

Driving side

Mexico has right-hand traffic, Zambia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZMWMXNEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Mexico - January, February, March, December; Zambia - June, 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 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 - 135 USD
B23 USD - 35 USD
T63 USD - 97 USD

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