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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Canada

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 259% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
3 855 103 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi.

3 100.0 mi
125 566.7 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 Canada is Toronto, where the population is 2 615 060.

2 890 150 ppl
2 615 060 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, which rises to a height of 19 551 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
19 551 ft
Mount Logan

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 Canada the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan

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 Canada, the lowest temperature was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Canada is home to 37 742 154 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
37 742 154 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 83.6 years in Canada.

78.1 years
83.6 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 41.8 years in Canada.

32.4 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.77% in Canada.

0.84%
0.77%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
english, french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 17/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Canada: 48 091 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
48 091 Int$
Ranking: 23/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
CAD
Canadian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Canada: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Canada - 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 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
B75 USD - 97 USD
T152 USD - 205 USD

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