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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Dominican Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 5613% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
18 792 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Dominican Republic has a coastline of 800.3 mi.

3 100.0 mi
800.3 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 Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, where the population is 2 907 100.

2 890 150 ppl
2 907 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Dominican Republic is Pico Duarte, which rises to a height of 10 164 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
10 164 ft
Pico Duarte

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 Dominican Republic the highest temperature was 109.4°F and was recorded in Mao.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
109.4°F
Mao

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 Dominican Republic, the lowest temperature was 19.4°F and was recorded in Valle Nuevo, Constanza.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
19.4°F
Valle Nuevo, Constanza

Society

Argentina vs. Dominican Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Dominican Republic is home to 10 847 910 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
10 847 910 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 72.3 years in Dominican Republic.

78.1 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 27.9 years in Dominican Republic.

32.4 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.92% in Dominican Republic.

0.84%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 93.8% in Dominican Republic.

99.0%
93.8%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Dominican Republic, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
5 600 000 ppl
Ranking: 44/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
17 929 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
DOP
Dominican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Dominican Republic: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Dominican Republic 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; Dominican Republic - January, February, March, April.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B46 USD - 59 USD
T93 USD - 139 USD

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