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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Greenland

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Greenland is 836 330 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 28.36% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
836 330 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Greenland has a coastline of 27 394.4 mi.

3 100.0 mi
27 394.4 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 Greenland is Nuuk, where the population is 16 454.

2 890 150 ppl
16 454 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Greenland is Gunnbjørn Fjeld, which rises to a height of 12 119 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
12 119 ft
Gunnbjørn Fjeld

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 Greenland the highest temperature was 78.6°F and was recorded in Maniitsoq.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
78.6°F
Maniitsoq

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 Greenland, the lowest temperature was -87°F and was recorded in North Ice.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-87°F
North Ice

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Greenland is home to 56 770 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
56 770 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 73.7 years in Greenland.

78.1 years
73.7 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 34.3 years in Greenland.

32.4 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and -0.01% in Greenland.

0.84%
-0.01%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 100.0% in Greenland.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Greenland the primary language is Kalaallisut.

spanish
kalaallisut

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
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Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Greenland: Danish Krone (DKK).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Greenland 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; Greenland - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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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 - 109 USD
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