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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. South Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of South Korea is 38 691 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 2675% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
38 691 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while South Korea has a coastline of 1 499.4 mi.

3 100.0 mi
1 499.4 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 South Korea is Seoul, where the population is 10 117 900.

2 890 150 ppl
10 117 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in South Korea is Halla-san on Jejudo, which rises to a height of 6 398 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
6 398 ft
Halla-san on Jejudo

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 South Korea the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in Daegu.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
104°F
Daegu

Lowest recorded temperature

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

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while South Korea is home to 51 269 185 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
51 269 185 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 82.8 years in South Korea.

78.1 years
82.8 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 43.2 years in South Korea.

32.4 years
43.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.26% in South Korea.

0.84%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 97.9% in South Korea.

99.0%
97.9%

Language

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

spanish
korean

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in South Korea, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
13 232 000 ppl
Ranking: 21/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. South Korea: 43 319 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
43 319 Int$
Ranking: 30/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). South Korea: Won (KRW).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
KRW
Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in South Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, F).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, South 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; South Korea - June, 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B41 USD - 50 USD
T84 USD - 117 USD

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