Trek Zone

Country Facts:
Argentina vs. China

Learn about the similarities and differences between Argentina and China by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

Country #1
Country #2

Geography

Argentina vs. China - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of China is 3 696 117 mi². This means that the area of China is 244% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
3 696 117 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while China has a coastline of 9 009.9 mi.

3 100.0 mi
9 009.9 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 China is Chongqing, where the population is 29 914 000.

2 890 150 ppl
29 914 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in China is Mount Everest, which rises to a height of 29 029 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
29 029 ft
Mount Everest

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 China the highest temperature was 122.4°F and was recorded in Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
122.4°F
Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang

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 China, the lowest temperature was -62.1°F and was recorded in Mohe County.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-62.1°F
Mohe County

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while China is home to 1 439 323 776 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
1 439 323 776 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 76.3 years in China.

78.1 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 38.4 years in China.

32.4 years
38.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.26% in China.

0.84%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 96.8% in China.

99.0%
96.8%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in China the primary language is Chinese.

spanish
chinese

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in China, the main religion is Chinese Folk Religion.

christianity
chinese folk religion

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
56 886 000 ppl
Ranking: 4/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. China: 17 204 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
17 204 Int$
Ranking: 79/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). China: Yuan Renminbi (CNY).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
CNY
Yuan Renminbi

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDARSEURCNY

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; China - May, 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 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
B34 USD - 43 USD
T79 USD - 101 USD

Countries Frequently Compared
(Country Facts)