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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Botswana

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Botswana is 224 711 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 378% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
224 711 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Botswana 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 Botswana is Gaborone, where the population is 231 626.

2 890 150 ppl
231 626 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Botswana is Otse Hill, which rises to a height of 4 892 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
4 892 ft
Otse Hill

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. Botswana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Botswana is home to 2 351 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
2 351 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 65.2 years in Botswana.

78.1 years
65.2 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 25.7 years in Botswana.

32.4 years
25.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.43% in Botswana.

0.84%
1.43%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 88.5% in Botswana.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

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

spanish
tswana, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
1 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 84/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Botswana: 15 453 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
15 453 Int$
Ranking: 84/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Botswana: Pula (BWP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
BWP
Pula

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDARSEURBWP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Botswana - 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 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
B42 USD - 54 USD
T80 USD - 107 USD

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