What are some differences between Peru and Mexico?

Answer 1

Mexico is a Latin American nation with a large Spanish-speaking, Roman Catholic population while Australia is an Anglo-speaking, Oceanian island-nation with a majority of English-speaking population and a more balanced mix of religions (Roman Catholic: 26% Protestant 19%). The ethnic make up of Mexico is predominantly of mestizo (60%) and Amerindian people (30%) while Australians are predominantly Europeans (92%) and on a lesser degree, of Asian (7%) or Aboriginal background (1%).

Mexico has more affinity to countries such as Spain, Argentina or Chile while Australia has a culture more similar to that of England, Canada or South Africa.

Australia is flat, but Mexico has rugged mountains. They both have deserts, but kangaroos don't live in Mexico. Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. Canberra is the capital of Australia.

Answer 2

First, the common traits. Mexico and Peru are both Latin American countries, meaning the two of them have a majority of people who speak Spanish, profess the Roman Catholic religion and at some point during their respective histories, were conquered, colonized and finally gained its independence from Spain. Both are also very rich in Natural Resources, but these nations have lacked enough investment to put such resources to work and help improve the economic situation of both Mexicans and Peruvians alike. Finally, both are home to some of the most advanced pre-Columbian civilizations found in the Americas, being the Aztec and Maya in the case of Mexico, and the Inca in Peru.

Now, on the differences. Mexico is a North American country with access to the Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, while Peru is a South American nation with access to the Pacific Ocean. Both are republics, but Mexico is a federation of 31 independent states and one federal district while Peru is a constitutional republic with 25 regions. The racial make up of Mexico is predominantly of mestizo (60%) and Amerindian people (30%) while the Peruvian people are the opposite (45% of Amerindian plus 37% of mestizo). In general terms, Mexico is more economically developed than Peru: Mexico qualifies as the 10th largest economy in the world, while Peru ranks in the 39th position.

Finally, some statistics:

• Population (both July 2014 est.):
  • Mexico: 120,286,655
  • Peru: 30,147,935
• Land area:
  • Mexico: 1,972,550 sq km (761,606 sq mi)
  • Peru: 1,285,216 sq km (496,225 sq mi)
• Gross Domestic Product:
  • Mexico: USD$1,845 billion
  • Peru: USD$344 billion
• GDP Per Capita:
  • Mexico: USD$15,600
  • Peru: USD$11,100
• Median Age:
  • Mexico: 27.3 years
  • Peru: 27 years