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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Ecuador

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Ecuador is 106 889 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 904% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
106 889 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Ecuador has a coastline of 1 390.0 mi.

3 100.0 mi
1 390.0 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 Ecuador is Guayaquil, where the population is 3 500 000.

2 890 150 ppl
3 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Ecuador is Chimborazo, which rises to a height of 20 564 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
20 564 ft
Chimborazo

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. Ecuador - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Ecuador is home to 17 643 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
17 643 054 ppl

Life expectancy

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

78.1 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 28.8 years in Ecuador.

32.4 years
28.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.16% in Ecuador.

0.84%
1.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 93.6% in Ecuador.

99.0%
93.6%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
1 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 83/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Ecuador: 10 892 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
10 892 Int$
Ranking: 114/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Ecuador: US Dollar (USD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Ecuador: 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, Ecuador has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDARSEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Ecuador - May, June, September, October, 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B29 USD - 38 USD
T82 USD - 108 USD

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