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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Falkland Islands

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Falkland Islands is 4 700 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 22741% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
4 700 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Falkland Islands 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 Falkland Islands is Stanley, where the population is 2 121.

2 890 150 ppl
2 121 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Falkland Islands is Mount Usborne on East Falkland, which rises to a height of 2 313 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
2 313 ft
Mount Usborne on East Falkland

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. Falkland Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Falkland Islands is home to 3 480 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
3 480 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 77.9 years in Falkland Islands.

78.1 years
77.9 years

Average age

32.4 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.01% in Falkland Islands.

0.84%
0.01%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Falkland Islands the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Falkland Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
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Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Falkland Islands: Falkland Islands Pound (FKP).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
FKP
Falkland Islands Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Falkland Islands: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Falkland Islands has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Falkland Islands - January, February, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

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