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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Guyana

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Guyana is 83 000 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 1193% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
83 000 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Guyana has a coastline of 285.2 mi.

3 100.0 mi
285.2 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 Guyana is Georgetown, where the population is 235 017.

2 890 150 ppl
235 017 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Guyana is Mount Roraima, which rises to a height of 9 022 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
9 022 ft
Mount Roraima

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. Guyana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Guyana is home to 786 552 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
786 552 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 71.6 years in Guyana.

78.1 years
71.6 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 27.5 years in Guyana.

32.4 years
27.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.19% in Guyana.

0.84%
0.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 88.5% in Guyana.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
207 000 ppl
Ranking: 144/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Guyana: 19 697 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
19 697 Int$
Ranking: 71/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Guyana: Guyana Dollar (GYD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
GYD
Guyana Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Guyana: frequency and voltage are 120V / 240V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, D, G).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
120V / 240V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, D, G

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Guyana has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Guyana - September, October.

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 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
B65 USD - 76 USD
T151 USD - 189 USD

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