Trek Zone

Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Kenya

Learn about the similarities and differences between Argentina and Kenya by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

Country #1
Country #2

Geography

Argentina vs. Kenya - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Kenya is 224 081 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 379% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
224 081 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Kenya has a coastline of 333.1 mi.

3 100.0 mi
333.1 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 Kenya is Nairobi, where the population is 3 375 000.

2 890 150 ppl
3 375 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Kenya is Mount Kenya, which rises to a height of 17 057 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
17 057 ft
Mount Kenya

Highest recorded temperature

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
-

Lowest recorded temperature

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

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Kenya is home to 53 771 296 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
53 771 296 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 69.3 years in Kenya.

78.1 years
69.3 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 20 years in Kenya.

32.4 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.15% in Kenya.

0.84%
2.15%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 81.5% in Kenya.

99.0%
81.5%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Kenya the primary language is Swahili, English.

spanish
swahili, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
1 114 000 ppl
Ranking: 101/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Kenya: 4 576 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
4 576 Int$
Ranking: 149/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Kenya: Kenyan Shilling (KES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
KES
Kenyan Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Kenya: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Kenya has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDKESEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Kenya - June, July, August, 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 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B32 USD - 41 USD
T70 USD - 104 USD

Countries Frequently Compared
(Country Facts)