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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Lesotho

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Lesotho is 11 720 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 9060% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
11 720 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Lesotho 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 Lesotho is Maseru, where the population is 267 559.

2 890 150 ppl
267 559 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Lesotho is Thabana Ntlenyana, which rises to a height of 11 424 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
11 424 ft
Thabana Ntlenyana

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 Lesotho, the lowest temperature was -4.7°F and was recorded in Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-4.7°F
Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Lesotho is home to 2 142 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
2 142 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 58.9 years in Lesotho.

78.1 years
58.9 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 24.7 years in Lesotho.

32.4 years
24.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.73% in Lesotho.

0.84%
0.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 79.4% in Lesotho.

99.0%
79.4%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Lesotho the primary language is English, Sotho.

spanish
english, sotho

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
1 082 000 ppl
Ranking: 104/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Lesotho: 2 443 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
2 443 Int$
Ranking: 172/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Lesotho: Rand (ZAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARSZAR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Lesotho - March, April, October, November.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B45 USD
T52 USD

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