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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Algeria

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Algeria is 919 595 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 16.74% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
919 595 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Algeria has a coastline of 620.1 mi.

3 100.0 mi
620.1 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 Algeria is Algiers, where the population is 3 415 810.

2 890 150 ppl
3 415 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Algeria is Mount Tahat, which rises to a height of 9 852 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
9 852 ft
Mount Tahat

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 Algeria the highest temperature was 123.1°F and was recorded in In Salah, Tamanrasset Province.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
123.1°F
In Salah, Tamanrasset Province

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 Algeria, the lowest temperature was -4°F and was recorded in Batna, Batna Province.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-4°F
Batna, Batna Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Algeria is home to 43 851 044 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
43 851 044 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 77.8 years in Algeria.

78.1 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 28.9 years in Algeria.

32.4 years
28.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.41% in Algeria.

0.84%
1.41%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 81.4% in Algeria.

99.0%
81.4%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Algeria, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
1 710 000 ppl
Ranking: 80/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Algeria: 11 320 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
11 320 Int$
Ranking: 112/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Algeria: Algerian Dinar (DZD).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
DZD
Algerian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Algeria 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; Algeria - January, February, November, 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
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B45 USD - 53 USD
T58 USD - 80 USD

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