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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Laos

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Laos is 91 429 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 1074% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
91 429 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Laos has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 100.0 mi
0.0 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 Laos is Vientiane, where the population is 783 000.

2 890 150 ppl
783 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Laos is Phou Bia, which rises to a height of 9 242 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
9 242 ft
Phou Bia

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 Laos the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Seno.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
108.1°F
Seno

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 Laos, the lowest temperature was 26.1°F and was recorded in Xiang Khoang Plat..

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
26.1°F
Xiang Khoang Plat.

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Laos is home to 7 275 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
7 275 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 66.0 years in Laos.

78.1 years
66.0 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 24 years in Laos.

32.4 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.46% in Laos.

0.84%
1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 84.7% in Laos.

99.0%
84.7%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Laos the primary language is Lao.

spanish
lao

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Laos, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
3 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 54/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Laos: 8 236 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
8 236 Int$
Ranking: 128/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Laos: Kip (LAK).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
LAK
Kip

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Laos: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, E, F).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, E, F

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Laos 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; Laos - January, February, March, November, December.

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)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B22 USD
T54 USD

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