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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Ethiopia

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 152% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
426 373 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Ethiopia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 100.0 mi
0.0 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 Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, where the population is 3 273 000.

2 890 150 ppl
3 273 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Ethiopia is Ras Dejen, which rises to a height of 14 928 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
14 928 ft
Ras Dejen

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 Ethiopia the highest temperature was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
120°F
Dallol

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 Ethiopia, the lowest temperature was 5°F and was recorded in Sanetti Plateau.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
5°F
Sanetti Plateau

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Ethiopia is home to 114 963 588 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
114 963 588 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 67.9 years in Ethiopia.

78.1 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 19.8 years in Ethiopia.

32.4 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.5% in Ethiopia.

0.84%
2.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 51.8% in Ethiopia.

99.0%
51.8%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Ethiopia the primary language is Amharic, Oromo.

spanish
amharic, oromo

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
864 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
2 422 Int$
Ranking: 173/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Ethiopia: Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
ETB
Ethiopian Birr

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Ethiopia 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; Ethiopia - 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B30 USD - 42 USD
T54 USD - 74 USD

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