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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Japan

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Japan is 145 920 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 636% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
145 920 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Japan has a coastline of 18 486.4 mi.

3 100.0 mi
18 486.4 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 Japan is Tokyo, where the population is 13 161 800.

2 890 150 ppl
13 161 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji on Honshū, which rises to a height of 12 388 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
12 388 ft
Mount Fuji on Honshū

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 Japan the highest temperature was 105.8°F and was recorded in Shimanto, Kōchi.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
105.8°F
Shimanto, Kōchi

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 Japan, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-41.8°F
Asahikawa, Hokkaidō

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Japan is home to 126 476 461 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
126 476 461 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 84.7 years in Japan.

78.1 years
84.7 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 48.6 years in Japan.

32.4 years
48.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and -0.37% in Japan.

0.84%
-0.37%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Japan the primary language is Japanese.

spanish
japanese

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Japan, the main religion is Shintō.

christianity
shintō

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
19 737 000 ppl
Ranking: 15/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Japan: 41 733 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
41 733 Int$
Ranking: 35/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Japan: Yen (JPY).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
JPY
Yen

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Japan: frequency and voltage are 100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Japan 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; Japan - 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
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
B52 USD - 67 USD
T124 USD - 181 USD

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