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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. India

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of India is 1 269 219 mi². This means that the area of India is 18.23% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
1 269 219 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while India has a coastline of 4 349.6 mi.

3 100.0 mi
4 349.6 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 India is Mumbai, where the population is 12 478 400.

2 890 150 ppl
12 478 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, which rises to a height of 28 169 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
28 169 ft
Kangchenjunga

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 India the highest temperature was 123.8°F and was recorded in Phalodi, Rajasthan.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
123.8°F
Phalodi, Rajasthan

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 India, the lowest temperature was -29.2°F and was recorded in Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-29.2°F
Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while India is home to 1 380 004 385 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
1 380 004 385 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 70.0 years in India.

78.1 years
70.0 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 28.7 years in India.

32.4 years
28.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.04% in India.

0.84%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 74.4% in India.

99.0%
74.4%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in India the primary language is Hindi.

spanish
hindi

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in India, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
13 284 000 ppl
Ranking: 20/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. India: 6 502 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
6 502 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). India: Indian Rupee (INR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, India 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; India - January, February, March, 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)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B23 USD - 31 USD
T47 USD - 66 USD

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