answersLogoWhite

0

First, the common traits. Mexico and Puerto Rico 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.

Now, on the differences. Mexico is a North American country with access to the Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, while Puerto Rico is a Caribbean nation. Mexico is a federation of 31 independent states and one federal district while Puerto Rico is a commonwealth belonging to the United States. The racial make up of Mexico is predominantly of mestizo (60%) and Amerindian people (30%) while the Puerto Rican people have mostly white (81%) and African-American (8%) backgrounds. In general terms, Puerto Rico is more economically developed than Mexico, but Puerto Rico would stand as the 72nd largest economy in the world while Mexico stands in the 11th place.

Finally, some statistics:

  • Population: Mexico 114,975,406 / Puerto Rico 3,690,923 (Both July 2012 est.)
  • Land area: Mexico 1,972,550 sq km (761,606 sq mi) / Puerto Rico 9,104 sq km (3,515 sq mi)
  • Gross Domestic Product: Mexico USD$1,667 billion / Puerto Rico USD$64.84 billion (both 2011 est.).
  • GDP Per Capita: Mexico USD$14,700 / Puerto Rico USD$16,300
  • Median Age: Mexico 27.4 years / Puerto Rico 37.8 years
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What types of structures in the US have towers like garitas what are some similarities and differences from puerto rico?

light houses


Where did chupacabras originate?

in Mexico


Is Puerto Rico east of Mexico?

Yes.


Is the soccer team Mexico the rival of the soccer team Puerto Rico?

no because Puerto Rico doesn't have an international team and Mexico is rivals with the US


Is Puerto Rico Mexico part of the US?

Puerto Rico is not in Mexico. It is a US Territory in the Caribbean where it is a part of the Greater Antilles.


What is the difference between a Mexican and a purtorican?

Mexicans are people from Mexico and Puerto Ricans are people from Puerto Rico. They have different cultural backgrounds, languages, and histories. Mexico is located in North America, while Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States in the Caribbean.


Do Florida and Puerto Rico have differences?

Yes. Florida speaks mainly English when Puerto Rico speaks mainly Spanish.


Which country is cute Mexico or Puerto Rico?

Mexico is, by popular acclaim. Mexico receive 22.4 million international tourists in 2010, while Puerto Rico received 3.68 million on the same year.


Does Puerto Rico touch the Caribbean Sea?

Yes, Puerto Rico is an island in the Caribbean Sea.


Atlantic Ocean is to Puerto Rico as Pacific Ocean is to?

mexico


What are the borders for the Bermuda triangle?

Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.


Where is Puerto Rico located on a map that includes Florida?

Puerto Rico has to do in no matter with Mexico nor South America. Puerto Rico is not near Mexico and does not celebrate any "cultures" of Mexico. Puerto Rico is a U.S. Commonwealth and is found in the Carribean, about 1,000 miles from Miami, FL. Puerto ricans are desendents of African Slaves, spanairds and Tiano Indians their culture is nothing similar to Mexicans nor most south Americans,