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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Italy

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Italy is 116 346 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 823% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
116 346 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Italy has a coastline of 4 722.4 mi.

3 100.0 mi
4 722.4 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 Italy is Rome, where the population is 2 869 460.

2 890 150 ppl
2 869 460 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
15 781 ft
Monte Bianco

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 Italy the highest temperature was 119.3°F and was recorded in Catenanuova, Sicily.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
119.3°F
Catenanuova, Sicily

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 Italy, the lowest temperature was -57.3°F and was recorded in Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-57.3°F
Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Italy is home to 60 461 826 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
60 461 826 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 82.7 years in Italy.

78.1 years
82.7 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 46.5 years in Italy.

32.4 years
46.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.09% in Italy.

0.84%
0.09%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.2% in Italy.

99.0%
99.2%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Italy the primary language is Italian.

spanish
italian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
50 732 000 ppl
Ranking: 5/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Italy: 41 890 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
41 890 Int$
Ranking: 34/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Italy: Euro (EUR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, L

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Italy - June, July, August.

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)
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
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B80 USD - 101 USD
T130 USD - 158 USD

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