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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Barbados

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Barbados is 166 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 646598% larger.

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

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Barbados has a coastline of 60.3 mi.

3 100.0 mi
60.3 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 Barbados is Bridgetown, where the population is 110 000.

2 890 150 ppl
110 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Barbados is Mount Hillaby, which rises to a height of 1 115 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
1 115 ft
Mount Hillaby

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. Barbados - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Barbados is home to 287 375 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
287 375 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 78.3 years in Barbados.

78.1 years
78.3 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 39.5 years in Barbados.

32.4 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.28% in Barbados.

0.84%
0.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.6% in Barbados.

99.0%
99.6%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
592 000 ppl
Ranking: 119/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Barbados: 13 345 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
13 345 Int$
Ranking: 96/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Barbados: Barbados Dollar (BBD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
BBD
Barbados Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Barbados: frequency and voltage are 115V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
115V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBBDARS

Best months to visit

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

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.
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 - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B93 USD - 110 USD
T205 USD - 262 USD

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