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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Sri Lanka

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Sri Lanka is 25 332 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 4138% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
25 332 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Sri Lanka has a coastline of 832.6 mi.

3 100.0 mi
832.6 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 Sri Lanka is Colombo, where the population is 752 993.

2 890 150 ppl
752 993 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Sri Lanka is Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro), which rises to a height of 8 281 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
8 281 ft
Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro)

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 Sri Lanka the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Vavuniya.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
104.2°F
Vavuniya

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 Sri Lanka, the lowest temperature was 27.1°F and was recorded in Nuwara Eliya.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
27.1°F
Nuwara Eliya

Society

Argentina vs. Sri Lanka - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Sri Lanka is home to 21 413 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
21 413 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 77.8 years in Sri Lanka.

78.1 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 33.7 years in Sri Lanka.

32.4 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.63% in Sri Lanka.

0.84%
0.63%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 92.3% in Sri Lanka.

99.0%
92.3%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Sri Lanka the primary language is Sinhala, Tamil.

spanish
sinhala, tamil

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
1 798 000 ppl
Ranking: 77/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Sri Lanka: 13 220 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
13 220 Int$
Ranking: 99/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
LKR
Sri Lanka Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Sri Lanka: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Sri Lanka has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDLKREURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Sri Lanka - January, February, March, 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)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
B21 USD - 27 USD
T49 USD - 68 USD

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