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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Iran

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Iran is 636 372 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 68.69% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
636 372 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Iran has a coastline of 2 046.8 mi.

3 100.0 mi
2 046.8 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 Iran is Tehran, where the population is 8 154 050.

2 890 150 ppl
8 154 050 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Iran is Mount Damavand, which rises to a height of 18 602 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
18 602 ft
Mount Damavand

Highest recorded temperature

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
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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 Iran, the lowest temperature was -32.8°F and was recorded in Saqqez.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-32.8°F
Saqqez

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Iran is home to 83 992 949 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
83 992 949 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 75.1 years in Iran.

78.1 years
75.1 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 31.7 years in Iran.

32.4 years
31.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.03% in Iran.

0.84%
1.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 85.5% in Iran.

99.0%
85.5%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Iran the primary language is Persian.

spanish
persian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
5 237 000 ppl
Ranking: 74/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Iran: 13 333 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
13 333 Int$
Ranking: 82/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Iran: Iranian Rial (IRR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
IRR
Iranian Rial

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Iran: 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, Iran 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; Iran - April, May, September, October.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B34 USD - 46 USD
T84 USD - 114 USD
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