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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. United Kingdom

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 1047% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
93 628 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi.

3 100.0 mi
7 723.0 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 the United Kingdom is London, where the population is 8 630 000.

2 890 150 ppl
8 630 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, which rises to a height of 4 406 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
4 406 ft
Ben Nevis

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 the United Kingdom the highest temperature was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
101.3°F
Faversham, Kent

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 the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland

Society

Argentina vs. United Kingdom - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while United Kingdom is home to 67 886 011 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
67 886 011 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 81.3 years in the United Kingdom.

78.1 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 40.6 years in the United Kingdom.

32.4 years
40.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.48% in the United Kingdom.

0.84%
0.48%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.0% in the United Kingdom.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in the United Kingdom the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
GBP
Pound Sterling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, United Kingdom has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDGBPEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; United Kingdom - 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
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 205 USD

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