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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Norway

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Norway is 125 021 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 759% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
125 021 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Norway has a coastline of 15 626.2 mi.

3 100.0 mi
15 626.2 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 Norway is Oslo, where the population is 647 676.

2 890 150 ppl
647 676 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Norway is Galdhøpiggen, which rises to a height of 8 100 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
8 100 ft
Galdhøpiggen

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 Norway the highest temperature was 96.1°F and was recorded in Nesbyen, Buskerud.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
96.1°F
Nesbyen, Buskerud

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 Norway, the lowest temperature was -60.5°F and was recorded in Karasjok, Finnmark.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-60.5°F
Karasjok, Finnmark

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Norway is home to 5 421 241 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
5 421 241 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 82.4 years in Norway.

78.1 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 39.5 years in Norway.

32.4 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.8% in Norway.

0.84%
0.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 100.0% in Norway.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

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

spanish
norwegian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 121/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Norway: 63 288 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
63 288 Int$
Ranking: 130/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Norway: Norwegian Krone (NOK).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
NOK
Norwegian Krone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Norway: 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, Norway has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

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

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

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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
B139 PLN - 184 PLN
T339 PLN - 458 PLN
B348 PLN - 417 PLN
T678 PLN - 859 PLN

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