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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Australia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Argentina and Australia 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. Australia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Australia is 2 969 907 mi². This means that the area of Australia is 177% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
2 969 907 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Australia has a coastline of 16 006.5 mi.

3 100.0 mi
16 006.5 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 Australia is Sydney, where the population is 4 840 600.

2 890 150 ppl
4 840 600 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko, which rises to a height of 7 310 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
7 310 ft
Mount Kosciuszko

Highest recorded temperature

In Argentina, the highest temperature ever measured was 120.4°F and was recorded in Villa de María, Córdoba Province, while in Australia the highest temperature was 123.3°F and was recorded in Oodnadatta, South Australia.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
123.3°F
Oodnadatta, South Australia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Argentina, the lowest temperature ever measured was -38.2°F and was recorded in Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan, while in Australia, the lowest temperature was -9.4°F and was recorded in Charlotte Pass, New South Wales.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-9.4°F
Charlotte Pass, New South Wales

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Australia is home to 25 499 884 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
25 499 884 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 82.9 years in Australia.

78.1 years
82.9 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 37.5 years in Australia.

32.4 years
37.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.31% in Australia.

0.84%
1.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 96.0% in Australia.

99.0%
96.0%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Australia the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Australia, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
7 444 000 ppl
Ranking: 38/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Australia: 52 397 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
52 397 Int$
Ranking: 21/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Australia: Australian Dollar (AUD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
AUD
Australian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Australia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Australia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURAUDARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Australia - January, February, December.

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
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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B70 USD - 89 USD
T143 USD - 195 USD

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