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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Christmas Island

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Christmas Island is 52 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 2064358% larger.

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

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Christmas Island has a coastline of 86.4 mi.

3 100.0 mi
86.4 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 Christmas Island is The Settlement, where the population is 2 072.

2 890 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Christmas Island is Murray Hill, which rises to a height of 1 171 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
1 171 ft
Murray Hill

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. Christmas Island - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Christmas Island is home to 2 072 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
2 072 ppl

Life expectancy

78.1 years
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Average age

32.4 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.11% in Christmas Island.

0.84%
1.11%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Christmas Island the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Christmas Island, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
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Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Christmas Island: Australian Dollar (AUD).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
AUD
Australian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Christmas Island has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Christmas Island - July, August, September, October.

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
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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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
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