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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. The Gambia

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of The Gambia is 4 361 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 24516% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
4 361 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while The Gambia has a coastline of 49.7 mi.

3 100.0 mi
49.7 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 Gambia is Serekunda, where the population is 415 962.

2 890 150 ppl
415 962 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in The Gambia is Red Rock, which rises to a height of 174 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
174 ft
Red Rock

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. The Gambia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while The Gambia is home to 2 416 668 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
2 416 668 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 66.2 years in The Gambia.

78.1 years
66.2 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 21.8 years in The Gambia.

32.4 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.82% in The Gambia.

0.84%
1.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 50.8% in The Gambia.

99.0%
50.8%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in The Gambia, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 59/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. The Gambia: 2 274 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
2 274 Int$
Ranking: 66/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). The Gambia: Dalasi (GMD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
GMD
Dalasi

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in The Gambia: 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, The Gambia 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; The Gambia - January, February, March, November, 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 Poland (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
B138 PLN - 183 PLN
T338 PLN - 457 PLN
B102 PLN - 121 PLN
T231 PLN - 278 PLN

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