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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Greece

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Greece is 50 962 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 2007% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
50 962 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Greece has a coastline of 8 497.9 mi.

3 100.0 mi
8 497.9 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 Greece is Athens, where the population is 3 090 510.

2 890 150 ppl
3 090 510 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Greece is Mount Olympus, which rises to a height of 9 577 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
9 577 ft
Mount Olympus

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 Greece the highest temperature was 118.4°F and was recorded in Athens, Greece.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
118.4°F
Athens, Greece

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 Greece, the lowest temperature was -18°F and was recorded in Ptolemaida.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-18°F
Ptolemaida

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Greece is home to 10 423 054 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
10 423 054 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 81.3 years in Greece.

78.1 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 45.3 years in Greece.

32.4 years
45.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and -0.34% in Greece.

0.84%
-0.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 97.9% in Greece.

99.0%
97.9%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Greece the primary language is Greek.

spanish
greek

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
23 599 000 ppl
Ranking: 14/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Greece: 28 377 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
28 377 Int$
Ranking: 52/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Greece: Euro (EUR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Greece has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Greece - May, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B62 USD - 77 USD
T109 USD - 141 USD

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