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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Eritrea

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Eritrea is 45 406 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 2264% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
45 406 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Eritrea has a coastline of 1 388.1 mi.

3 100.0 mi
1 388.1 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 Eritrea is Asmara, where the population is 649 707.

2 890 150 ppl
649 707 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Eritrea is Emba Soira, which rises to a height of 9 902 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
9 902 ft
Emba Soira

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. Eritrea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Eritrea is home to 3 546 421 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
3 546 421 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 66.5 years in Eritrea.

78.1 years
66.5 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 20.3 years in Eritrea.

32.4 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.98% in Eritrea.

0.84%
0.98%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 76.6% in Eritrea.

99.0%
76.6%

Language

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

spanish
arabic, tigrinya

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Eritrea: 1 626 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
1 626 Int$
Ranking: 54/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Eritrea: Nakfa (ERN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
ERN
Nakfa

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDERNEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Eritrea - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 - 45 USD
T84 USD - 114 USD
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