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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Iceland

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Iceland is 39 769 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 2599% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
39 769 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Iceland has a coastline of 3 088.2 mi.

3 100.0 mi
3 088.2 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 Iceland is Reykjavík, where the population is 121 841.

2 890 150 ppl
121 841 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Iceland is Hvannadalshnúkur, which rises to a height of 6 923 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
6 923 ft
Hvannadalshnúkur

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 Iceland the highest temperature was 86.9°F and was recorded in Teigarhorn, Djúpivogur.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
86.9°F
Teigarhorn, Djúpivogur

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 Iceland, the lowest temperature was -36.2°F and was recorded in Grímsstaðir.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-36.2°F
Grímsstaðir

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Iceland is home to 341 243 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
341 243 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 83.5 years in Iceland.

78.1 years
83.5 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 37.1 years in Iceland.

32.4 years
37.1 years

Birthrate

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

0.84%
0.97%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Iceland the primary language is Icelandic.

spanish
icelandic

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
1 289 000 ppl
Ranking: 93/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Iceland: 55 225 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
55 225 Int$
Ranking: 16/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Iceland: Iceland Krona (ISK).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
ISK
Iceland Krona

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Iceland: 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, Iceland 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; Iceland - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B110 USD - 135 USD
T192 USD - 266 USD

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