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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Guinea Bissau

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Guinea Bissau is 13 948 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 7597% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
13 948 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Guinea Bissau has a coastline of 217.5 mi.

3 100.0 mi
217.5 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 Guinea Bissau is Bissau, where the population is 395 954.

2 890 150 ppl
395 954 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Guinea Bissau is unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country, which rises to a height of 984 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
984 ft
unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country

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. Guinea Bissau - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Guinea Bissau is home to 1 968 001 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
1 968 001 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 63.3 years in Guinea Bissau.

78.1 years
63.3 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 18 years in Guinea Bissau.

32.4 years
18 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.52% in Guinea Bissau.

0.84%
2.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 59.9% in Guinea Bissau.

99.0%
59.9%

Language

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

spanish
portuguese

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Guinea Bissau, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
43 800 ppl
Ranking: 166/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Guinea Bissau: 1 948 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
1 948 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Guinea Bissau: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDARSXOFEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Guinea Bissau - 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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
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