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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Switzerland

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 6635% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
15 940 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Switzerland 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 Switzerland is Zürich, where the population is 390 474.

2 890 150 ppl
390 474 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, which rises to a height of 15 203 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
15 203 ft
Monte Rosa

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 Switzerland the highest temperature was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District

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 Switzerland, the lowest temperature was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-43.2°F
La Brévine

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Switzerland is home to 8 654 622 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
8 654 622 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 83.0 years in Switzerland.

78.1 years
83.0 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 42.7 years in Switzerland.

32.4 years
42.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.65% in Switzerland.

0.84%
0.65%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Switzerland the primary language is German, French, Italian.

spanish
german, french, italian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Switzerland: 71 761 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
CHF
Swiss Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Switzerland - 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)
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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
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B121 USD - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD

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