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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Latvia

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Latvia is 24 926 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 4207% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
24 926 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Latvia has a coastline of 309.4 mi.

3 100.0 mi
309.4 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 Latvia is Riga, where the population is 701 977.

2 890 150 ppl
701 977 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Latvia is Gaizinkalns, which rises to a height of 1 024 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
1 024 ft
Gaizinkalns

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 Latvia the highest temperature was 100°F and was recorded in Ventspils.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
100°F
Ventspils

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 Latvia, the lowest temperature was -45.8°F and was recorded in Daugavpils.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-45.8°F
Daugavpils

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Latvia is home to 1 886 198 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
1 886 198 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 74.5 years in Latvia.

78.1 years
74.5 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 41.4 years in Latvia.

32.4 years
41.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and -0.62% in Latvia.

0.84%
-0.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.8% in Latvia.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Latvia the primary language is Latvian.

spanish
latvian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
2 024 000 ppl
Ranking: 73/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Latvia: 32 212 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
32 212 Int$
Ranking: 47/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Latvia: Euro (EUR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Latvia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Latvia - June, July, August.

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.
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
B40 USD - 53 USD
T89 USD - 118 USD

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