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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Niger

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Niger is 489 191 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 119% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
489 191 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Niger 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 Niger is Niamey, where the population is 1 302 910.

2 890 150 ppl
1 302 910 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Niger is Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès, which rises to a height of 6 634 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
6 634 ft
Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès

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 Niger the highest temperature was 118.8°F and was recorded in Bilma.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
118.8°F
Bilma

Lowest recorded temperature

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

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Niger is home to 24 206 644 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
24 206 644 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 59.7 years in Niger.

78.1 years
59.7 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 14.8 years in Niger.

32.4 years
14.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 3.65% in Niger.

0.84%
3.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 35.1% in Niger.

99.0%
35.1%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 151/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Niger: 1 288 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
1 288 Int$
Ranking: 191/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Niger: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Niger 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; Niger - January, February, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B72 USD
T87 USD

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