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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Equatorial Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Equatorial Guinea is 10 831 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 9812% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
10 831 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Equatorial Guinea has a coastline of 183.9 mi.

3 100.0 mi
183.9 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 Equatorial Guinea is Bata, where the population is 250 770.

2 890 150 ppl
250 770 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Equatorial Guinea is Pico Basile on Bioko, which rises to a height of 9 879 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
9 879 ft
Pico Basile on Bioko

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. Equatorial Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Equatorial Guinea is home to 1 402 985 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
1 402 985 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 66.4 years in Equatorial Guinea.

78.1 years
66.4 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 20.3 years in Equatorial Guinea.

32.4 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.29% in Equatorial Guinea.

0.84%
2.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 95.3% in Equatorial Guinea.

99.0%
95.3%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Equatorial Guinea the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Equatorial Guinea, 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

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Equatorial Guinea: 17 934 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
17 934 Int$
Ranking: 68/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Equatorial Guinea: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Equatorial Guinea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURARSUSDXAF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Equatorial Guinea - 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 France (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
B32 EUR - 43 EUR
T78 EUR - 106 EUR
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