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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. New Zealand

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of New Zealand is 104 428 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 928% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
104 428 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while New Zealand has a coastline of 9 403.8 mi.

3 100.0 mi
9 403.8 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 New Zealand is Auckland, where the population is 440 710.

2 890 150 ppl
440 710 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in New Zealand is Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island, which rises to a height of 12 218 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
12 218 ft
Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island

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 New Zealand the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
108.3°F
Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough

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 New Zealand, the lowest temperature was -14.1°F and was recorded in Ranfurly, Central Otago.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-14.1°F
Ranfurly, Central Otago

Society

Argentina vs. New Zealand - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while New Zealand is home to 4 822 233 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
4 822 233 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 82.3 years in New Zealand.

78.1 years
82.3 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 37.2 years in New Zealand.

32.4 years
37.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.28% in New Zealand.

0.84%
1.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.0% in New Zealand.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in New Zealand the primary language is English, Maori.

spanish
english, maori

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in New Zealand, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
3 039 000 ppl
Ranking: 59/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. New Zealand: 44 213 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
44 213 Int$
Ranking: 28/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). New Zealand: New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
NZD
New Zealand Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, New Zealand has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARSNZD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; New Zealand - 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B73 USD - 91 USD
T123 USD - 153 USD

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