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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Malaysia

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Malaysia is 127 724 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 741% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
127 724 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Malaysia has a coastline of 2 904.9 mi.

3 100.0 mi
2 904.9 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 Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, where the population is 1 627 170.

2 890 150 ppl
1 627 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Malaysia is Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo, which rises to a height of 13 435 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
13 435 ft
Gunung Kinabalu on Borneo

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 Malaysia the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Chuping.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
104.2°F
Chuping

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 Malaysia, the lowest temperature was 46°F and was recorded in Cameron Highlands.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
46°F
Cameron Highlands

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Malaysia is home to 32 365 999 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
32 365 999 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 75.9 years in Malaysia.

78.1 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 29.2 years in Malaysia.

32.4 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.06% in Malaysia.

0.84%
1.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 95.0% in Malaysia.

99.0%
95.0%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Malaysia the primary language is Malay.

spanish
malay

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
25 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 13/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Malaysia: 27 913 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
27 913 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Malaysia: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMYREURARS

Best months to visit

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

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
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B21 USD - 27 USD
T51 USD - 79 USD

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