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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Israel

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 13287% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

3 100.0 mi
169.6 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 Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

2 890 150 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
3 963 ft
Har Meron

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 Israel the highest temperature was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

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 Israel, the lowest temperature was 7.3°F and was recorded in Tel Hatanim.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 83.2 years in Israel.

78.1 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 30.4 years in Israel.

32.4 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.45% in Israel.

0.84%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 97.8% in Israel.

99.0%
97.8%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

spanish
hebrew, arabic

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Israel, the main religion is Judaism.

christianity
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 63/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 32/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Israel: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, H).

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Israel has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARSILS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Israel - May, June, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
B101 USD - 118 USD
T149 USD - 186 USD

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