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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Madagascar

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Madagascar is 226 658 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 374% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
226 658 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Madagascar has a coastline of 3 000.0 mi.

3 100.0 mi
3 000.0 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 Madagascar is Antananarivo, where the population is 1 849 000.

2 890 150 ppl
1 849 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Madagascar is Maromokotro, which rises to a height of 9 436 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
9 436 ft
Maromokotro

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 Madagascar the highest temperature was 110.5°F and was recorded in Ejeda.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
110.5°F
Ejeda

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 Madagascar, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Mount Andringitra.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
12.2°F
Mount Andringitra

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Madagascar is home to 27 691 018 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
27 691 018 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 67.9 years in Madagascar.

78.1 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 20.3 years in Madagascar.

32.4 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.31% in Madagascar.

0.84%
2.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 76.7% in Madagascar.

99.0%
76.7%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Madagascar the primary language is Malagasy, French.

spanish
malagasy, french

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Madagascar, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
244 000 ppl
Ranking: 140/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Madagascar: 1 544 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
1 544 Int$
Ranking: 187/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Madagascar: Malagasy Ariary (MGA).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
MGA
Malagasy Ariary

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Madagascar 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; Madagascar - July, August, September, October.

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
B31 USD - 38 USD
T50 USD - 74 USD

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