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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Republic of the Congo

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Republic of the Congo is 132 047 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 713% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
132 047 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 105.0 mi.

3 100.0 mi
105.0 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 Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville, where the population is 1 827 000.

2 890 150 ppl
1 827 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Republic of the Congo is Mont Nabeba, which rises to a height of 3 346 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
3 346 ft
Mont Nabeba

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. Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Republic of the Congo is home to 5 518 087 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
5 518 087 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 61.7 years in Republic of the Congo.

78.1 years
61.7 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 19.5 years in Republic of the Congo.

32.4 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.36% in Republic of the Congo.

0.84%
2.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 80.3% in Republic of the Congo.

99.0%
80.3%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Republic of the Congo the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
263 000 ppl
Ranking: 137/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Republic of the Congo: 3 621 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
3 621 Int$
Ranking: 160/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Republic of the Congo: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Republic of the Congo: 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, Republic of the Congo has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXAFARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Republic of the Congo - 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)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
B103 USD - 120 USD
T131 USD - 163 USD

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