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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Maldives

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Maldives is 116 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 925347% larger.

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

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Maldives has a coastline of 400.2 mi.

3 100.0 mi
400.2 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 Maldives is Malé, where the population is 153 379.

2 890 150 ppl
153 379 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Maldives is unnamed location on Villingi, which rises to a height of 16 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
16 ft
unnamed location on Villingi

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 Maldives the highest temperature was 94.8°F and was recorded in Hanimaadhoo.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
94.8°F
Hanimaadhoo

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 Maldives, the lowest temperature was 63°F and was recorded in Hulhulé Island.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
63°F
Hulhulé Island

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Maldives is home to 540 544 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
540 544 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 76.7 years in Maldives.

78.1 years
76.7 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 29.5 years in Maldives.

32.4 years
29.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and -0.12% in Maldives.

0.84%
-0.12%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 97.7% in Maldives.

99.0%
97.7%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Maldives the primary language is Dhivehi.

spanish
dhivehi

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Maldives, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
1 234 000 ppl
Ranking: 95/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Maldives: 13 438 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
13 438 Int$
Ranking: 94/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Maldives: Rufiyaa (MVR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
MVR
Rufiyaa

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Maldives: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, G, J, K, L).

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDARSMVREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Maldives - 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
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
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