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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Malawi

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Malawi is 45 747 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 2247% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
45 747 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Malawi 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 Malawi is Lilongwe, where the population is 1 077 120.

2 890 150 ppl
1 077 120 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Malawi is Mount Mulanje, which rises to a height of 9 849 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
9 849 ft
Mount Mulanje

Highest recorded temperature

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
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Lowest recorded temperature

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

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Malawi is home to 19 129 952 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
19 129 952 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 72.2 years in Malawi.

78.1 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 16.8 years in Malawi.

32.4 years
16.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.39% in Malawi.

0.84%
2.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 62.1% in Malawi.

99.0%
62.1%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Malawi the primary language is English, Nyanja.

spanish
english, nyanja

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
805 000 ppl
Ranking: 113/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Malawi: 1 591 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
1 591 Int$
Ranking: 186/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Malawi: Kwacha (MWK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
MWK
Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Malawi - May, June, July.

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
B46 USD - 53 USD
T66 USD - 92 USD

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