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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Bolivia

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Bolivia is 424 164 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 153% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
424 164 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Bolivia 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 Bolivia is Santa Cruz, where the population is 1 913 230.

2 890 150 ppl
1 913 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Bolivia is Nevado Sajama, which rises to a height of 21 463 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
21 463 ft
Nevado Sajama

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 Bolivia the highest temperature was 116.1°F and was recorded in Villamontes, Tarija Department.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
116.1°F
Villamontes, Tarija Department

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 Bolivia, the lowest temperature was -14.3°F and was recorded in Uyuni, Potosí Department.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-14.3°F
Uyuni, Potosí Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Bolivia is home to 11 673 021 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
11 673 021 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 70.7 years in Bolivia.

78.1 years
70.7 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 25.3 years in Bolivia.

32.4 years
25.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.39% in Bolivia.

0.84%
1.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 92.5% in Bolivia.

99.0%
92.5%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Bolivia the primary language is Spanish, Quechua, Aymara.

spanish
spanish, quechua, aymara

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
882 000 ppl
Ranking: 109/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Bolivia: 8 272 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
8 272 Int$
Ranking: 127/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Bolivia: Boliviano (BOB).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
BOB
Boliviano

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDARSEURBOB

Best months to visit

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

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)
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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
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B24 USD - 27 USD
T63 USD - 82 USD

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