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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Afghanistan

Learn about the similarities and differences between Argentina and Afghanistan by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Argentina vs. Afghanistan - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Afghanistan is 251 827 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 326% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
251 827 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Afghanistan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 100.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, with a population of about 2 890 150 people. In contrast, the largest city in Afghanistan is Kabul, where the population is 4 476 000.

2 890 150 ppl
4 476 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Afghanistan is Noshaq, which rises to a height of 24 580 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
24 580 ft
Noshaq

Highest recorded temperature

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
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Lowest recorded temperature

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
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Society

Argentina vs. Afghanistan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Afghanistan is home to 38 928 346 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
38 928 346 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 53.3 years in Afghanistan.

78.1 years
53.3 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 19.5 years in Afghanistan.

32.4 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.34% in Afghanistan.

0.84%
2.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 37.3% in Afghanistan.

99.0%
37.3%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Afghanistan the primary language is Pashto, Persian.

spanish
pashto, persian

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Afghanistan, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Afghanistan: 2 078 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
2 078 Int$
Ranking: 2/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Afghanistan: Afghani (AFN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
AFN
Afghani

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Afghanistan: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Afghanistan has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARSAFN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Afghanistan - May, June, September, October.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 109 USD
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