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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Ireland

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Ireland is 27 133 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 3857% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
27 133 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Ireland has a coastline of 899.7 mi.

3 100.0 mi
899.7 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 Ireland is Dublin, where the population is 527 612.

2 890 150 ppl
527 612 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Ireland is Carrauntoohil, which rises to a height of 3 406 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
3 406 ft
Carrauntoohil

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 Ireland the highest temperature was 91.9°F and was recorded in Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
91.9°F
Kilkenny Castle, County Kilkenny

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 Ireland, the lowest temperature was -2.4°F and was recorded in Markree Castle, County Sligo.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-2.4°F
Markree Castle, County Sligo

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Ireland is home to 4 937 786 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
4 937 786 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 81.5 years in Ireland.

78.1 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 37.8 years in Ireland.

32.4 years
37.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.97% in Ireland.

0.84%
0.97%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.0% in Ireland.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
english, irish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
9 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 30/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Ireland: 95 237 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
95 237 Int$
Ranking: 3/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Ireland: 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 Ireland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDARSEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Ireland - 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
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B103 USD - 123 USD
T153 USD - 199 USD

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