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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Netherlands

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Netherlands is 16 164 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 6541% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
16 164 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Netherlands has a coastline of 280.2 mi.

3 100.0 mi
280.2 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 the Netherlands is Amsterdam, where the population is 825 080.

2 890 150 ppl
825 080 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in the Netherlands is Vaalserberg, which rises to a height of 1 060 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
1 060 ft
Vaalserberg

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 the Netherlands the highest temperature was 101.5°F and was recorded in Warnsveld.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
101.5°F
Warnsveld

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 the Netherlands, the lowest temperature was -17.3°F and was recorded in Winterswijk.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-17.3°F
Winterswijk

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Netherlands is home to 17 134 872 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
17 134 872 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 82.0 years in the Netherlands.

78.1 years
82.0 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 42.8 years in the Netherlands.

32.4 years
42.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.37% in the Netherlands.

0.84%
0.37%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.0% in the Netherlands.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

spanish
dutch

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
15 007 000 ppl
Ranking: 19/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Netherlands: 59 334 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
59 334 Int$
Ranking: 14/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Netherlands: Euro (EUR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Netherlands has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDARSEUR

Best months to visit

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

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
B83 USD - 103 USD
T135 USD - 189 USD

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