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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. France

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of France is 210 026 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 411% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
210 026 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while France has a coastline of 3 015.5 mi.

3 100.0 mi
3 015.5 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 France is Paris, where the population is 2 241 350.

2 890 150 ppl
2 241 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in France is Mont Blanc, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
15 781 ft
Mont Blanc

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 France the highest temperature was 111.4°F and was recorded in Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
111.4°F
Conqueyrac / Saint-Christol-les-Ales

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 France, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Mouthe, Doubs.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-41.8°F
Mouthe, Doubs

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while France is home to 65 273 511 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
65 273 511 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 82.4 years in France.

78.1 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 41.7 years in France.

32.4 years
41.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.33% in France.

0.84%
0.33%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.0% in France.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
84 452 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. France: 46 712 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
46 712 Int$
Ranking: 60/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). France: Euro (EUR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; France - June, July, August.

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
B34 USD - 45 USD
T84 USD - 114 USD
B76 USD - 89 USD
T131 USD - 172 USD

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