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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Nicaragua

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Nicaragua is 50 337 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 2033% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
50 337 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Nicaragua has a coastline of 565.4 mi.

3 100.0 mi
565.4 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 Nicaragua is Managua, where the population is 2 223 380.

2 890 150 ppl
2 223 380 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Nicaragua is Mogoton, which rises to a height of 6 913 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
6 913 ft
Mogoton

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. Nicaragua - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Nicaragua is home to 6 624 554 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
6 624 554 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 74.5 years in Nicaragua.

78.1 years
74.5 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 27.3 years in Nicaragua.

32.4 years
27.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.93% in Nicaragua.

0.84%
0.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 82.6% in Nicaragua.

99.0%
82.6%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
1 386 000 ppl
Ranking: 91/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Nicaragua: 5 568 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
5 568 Int$
Ranking: 139/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Nicaragua: Cordoba Oro (NIO).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
NIO
Cordoba Oro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Nicaragua: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Nicaragua 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; Nicaragua - January, February, March.

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
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B31 USD - 41 USD
T83 USD - 108 USD

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