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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Guatemala

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Guatemala is 42 042 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 2453% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
42 042 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Guatemala has a coastline of 248.5 mi.

3 100.0 mi
248.5 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 Guatemala is Guatemala, where the population is 2 110 100.

2 890 150 ppl
2 110 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Guatemala is Volcán Tajumulco, which rises to a height of 13 845 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
13 845 ft
Volcán Tajumulco

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 Guatemala the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Estanzuela, Zacapa.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
113°F
Estanzuela, Zacapa

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 Guatemala, the lowest temperature was 11.3°F and was recorded in Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
11.3°F
Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Guatemala is home to 17 915 568 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
17 915 568 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 72.6 years in Guatemala.

78.1 years
72.6 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 23.2 years in Guatemala.

32.4 years
23.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.62% in Guatemala.

0.84%
1.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 80.8% in Guatemala.

99.0%
80.8%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
1 865 000 ppl
Ranking: 76/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Guatemala: 8 850 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
8 850 Int$
Ranking: 123/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Guatemala: Quetzal (GTQ).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
GTQ
Quetzal

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Guatemala: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Guatemala 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; Guatemala - January, February, March, 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)
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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
B33 USD - 42 USD
T88 USD - 116 USD

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