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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Cameroon

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Cameroon is 183 569 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 485% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
183 569 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Cameroon has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

3 100.0 mi
249.8 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 Cameroon is Douala, where the population is 2 446 940.

2 890 150 ppl
2 446 940 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Cameroon is Mount Cameroon, which rises to a height of 13 255 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
13 255 ft
Mount Cameroon

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 Cameroon the highest temperature was 117.9°F and was recorded in Kousseri.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
117.9°F
Kousseri

Lowest recorded temperature

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
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Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Cameroon is home to 26 545 863 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
26 545 863 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 62.8 years in Cameroon.

78.1 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 18.5 years in Cameroon.

32.4 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.77% in Cameroon.

0.84%
2.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 77.1% in Cameroon.

99.0%
77.1%

Language

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

spanish
french, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Cameroon: 3 866 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
3 866 Int$
Ranking: 157/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Cameroon: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

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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 Cameroon: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Cameroon 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; Cameroon - January, February, December.

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
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B32 USD - 47 USD
T80 USD - 111 USD

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