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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Iraq

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 534% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
169 235 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Iraq has a coastline of 36.0 mi.

3 100.0 mi
36.0 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 Iraq is Baghdad, where the population is 7 216 040.

2 890 150 ppl
7 216 040 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Iraq is Hasār-i Rōst, which rises to a height of 11 837 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
11 837 ft
Hasār-i Rōst

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 Iraq the highest temperature was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
127.4°F
Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah

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 Iraq, the lowest temperature was 0.3°F and was recorded in Mosul, Ninawa Governorate.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
0.3°F
Mosul, Ninawa Governorate

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Iraq is home to 40 222 493 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
40 222 493 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 72.9 years in Iraq.

78.1 years
72.9 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 21.2 years in Iraq.

32.4 years
21.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.06% in Iraq.

0.84%
2.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 85.6% in Iraq.

99.0%
85.6%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Iraq: 9 503 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
9 503 Int$
Ranking: 119/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Iraq: Iraqi Dinar (IQD).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
IQD
Iraqi Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-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; Iraq - March, April, November.

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 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 - 108 USD
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