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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Indonesia

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Indonesia is 735 358 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 45.99% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
735 358 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 mi.

3 100.0 mi
33 998.9 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 Indonesia is Jakarta, where the population is 11 374 000.

2 890 150 ppl
11 374 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Indonesia is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), which rises to a height of 16 024 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
16 024 ft
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)

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 Indonesia the highest temperature was 103.1°F and was recorded in Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
103.1°F
Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java

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 Indonesia, the lowest temperature was 21.9°F and was recorded in Kertasarie Estate.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
21.9°F
Kertasarie Estate

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Indonesia is home to 273 523 615 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
273 523 615 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 72.8 years in Indonesia.

78.1 years
72.8 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 31.1 years in Indonesia.

32.4 years
31.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.81% in Indonesia.

0.84%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 96.0% in Indonesia.

99.0%
96.0%

Language

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

spanish
indonesian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
10 407 000 ppl
Ranking: 70/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Indonesia: 12 068 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
12 068 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Indonesia: Rupiah (IDR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
IDR
Rupiah

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Indonesia: 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, Indonesia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDARSIDREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Indonesia - May, June, July, August, September.

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 - 109 USD
B17 USD - 23 USD
T42 USD - 65 USD

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