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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Belgium

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Belgium is 11 787 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 9008% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
11 787 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Belgium has a coastline of 41.6 mi.

3 100.0 mi
41.6 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 Belgium is Antwerp, where the population is 502 604.

2 890 150 ppl
502 604 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Belgium is Signal de Botrange, which rises to a height of 2 277 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
2 277 ft
Signal de Botrange

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 Belgium the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Uccle.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
101.8°F
Uccle

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 Belgium, the lowest temperature was -22.2°F and was recorded in Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-22.2°F
Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Belgium is home to 11 589 623 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
11 589 623 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 81.7 years in Belgium.

78.1 years
81.7 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 41.6 years in Belgium.

32.4 years
41.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.59% in Belgium.

0.84%
0.59%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.0% in Belgium.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Belgium the primary language is French, Dutch, German.

spanish
french, dutch, german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
8 355 000 ppl
Ranking: 36/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Belgium: 52 627 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
52 627 Int$
Ranking: 20/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Belgium: Euro (EUR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Belgium - June, July, August.

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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B67 USD - 79 USD
T132 USD - 163 USD

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