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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. North Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of North Korea is 46 540 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 2207% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
46 540 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while North Korea has a coastline of 1 550.3 mi.

3 100.0 mi
1 550.3 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 North Korea is Pyongyang, where the population is 2 514 690.

2 890 150 ppl
2 514 690 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in North Korea is Paektu-san, which rises to a height of 9 003 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
9 003 ft
Paektu-san

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 North Korea, the lowest temperature was -46.5°F and was recorded in Chunggangjin.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-46.5°F
Chunggangjin

Society

Argentina vs. North Korea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while North Korea is home to 25 778 816 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
25 778 816 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 71.7 years in North Korea.

78.1 years
71.7 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 34.6 years in North Korea.

32.4 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.49% in North Korea.

0.84%
0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 100.0% in North Korea.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in North Korea the primary language is Korean.

spanish
korean

Religion

christianity
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Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
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Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). North Korea: North Korean Won (KPW).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
KPW
North Korean Won

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, North Korea 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; North Korea - June, July, August, September.

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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