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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Namibia

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Namibia is 318 772 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 237% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
318 772 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Namibia has a coastline of 976.8 mi.

3 100.0 mi
976.8 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 Namibia is Windhoek, where the population is 322 500.

2 890 150 ppl
322 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Namibia is Königstein (Brandberg), which rises to a height of 8 550 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
8 550 ft
Königstein (Brandberg)

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. Namibia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Namibia is home to 2 540 905 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
2 540 905 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 65.9 years in Namibia.

78.1 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 21.8 years in Namibia.

32.4 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.83% in Namibia.

0.84%
1.83%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 91.5% in Namibia.

99.0%
91.5%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
1 388 000 ppl
Ranking: 115/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Namibia: 9 295 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
9 295 Int$
Ranking: 125/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Namibia: Rand (ZAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, M

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Namibia 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; Namibia - June, 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 France (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
B32 EUR - 43 EUR
T78 EUR - 106 EUR
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