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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Cuba

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Cuba is 42 426 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 2430% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
42 426 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Cuba has a coastline of 2 320.8 mi.

3 100.0 mi
2 320.8 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 Cuba is Havana, where the population is 2 106 150.

2 890 150 ppl
2 106 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Cuba is Pico Turquino, which rises to a height of 6 476 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
6 476 ft
Pico Turquino

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 Cuba the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Jucarito.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
101.8°F
Jucarito

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 Cuba, the lowest temperature was 33.1°F and was recorded in Bainoa, Mayabeque Province.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
33.1°F
Bainoa, Mayabeque Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Cuba is home to 11 326 616 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
11 326 616 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 79.4 years in Cuba.

78.1 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 42.1 years in Cuba.

32.4 years
42.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and -0.23% in Cuba.

0.84%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.8% in Cuba.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
3 491 000 ppl
Ranking: 36/179

Economy

GDP per capita

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
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Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Cuba: Cuban Peso (CUP).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
CUP
Cuban Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Cuba: frequency and voltage are 110V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, L).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
110V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, L

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCUPARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Cuba - January, February, March, 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
B34 USD - 46 USD
T84 USD - 114 USD
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