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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Ghana

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Ghana is 92 098 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 1066% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
92 098 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Ghana has a coastline of 334.9 mi.

3 100.0 mi
334.9 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 Ghana is Accra, where the population is 2 291 350.

2 890 150 ppl
2 291 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Ghana is Mount Afadjato, which rises to a height of 2 904 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
2 904 ft
Mount Afadjato

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. Ghana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Ghana is home to 31 072 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
31 072 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 69.0 years in Ghana.

78.1 years
69.0 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 21.4 years in Ghana.

32.4 years
21.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.26% in Ghana.

0.84%
2.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 79.0% in Ghana.

99.0%
79.0%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
897 000 ppl
Ranking: 108/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Ghana: 5 742 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
5 742 Int$
Ranking: 138/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Ghana: Ghana Cedi (GHS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
GHS
Ghana Cedi

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Ghana 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; Ghana - 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 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 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
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B36 USD - 46 USD
T54 USD - 72 USD

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