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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Burkina Faso

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Burkina Faso is 105 393 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 919% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
105 393 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, where the population is 1 626 950.

2 890 150 ppl
1 626 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Burkina Faso is Tena Kourou, which rises to a height of 2 451 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
2 451 ft
Tena Kourou

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. Burkina Faso - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Burkina Faso is home to 20 903 273 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
20 903 273 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 63.1 years in Burkina Faso.

78.1 years
63.1 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 17.9 years in Burkina Faso.

32.4 years
17.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.58% in Burkina Faso.

0.84%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 39.3% in Burkina Faso.

99.0%
39.3%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Burkina Faso the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
163 000 ppl
Ranking: 146/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Burkina Faso: 2 273 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
2 273 Int$
Ranking: 178/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Burkina Faso: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Burkina Faso has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXOFARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Burkina Faso - November, 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
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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B31 USD
T63 USD

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