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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Panama

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Panama is 29 119 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 3587% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
29 119 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Panama has a coastline of 1 547.2 mi.

3 100.0 mi
1 547.2 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 Panama is Panama City, where the population is 813 097.

2 890 150 ppl
813 097 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Panama is Volcán Barú, which rises to a height of 11 401 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
11 401 ft
Volcán Barú

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 Panama the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in San Francisco.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
104°F
San Francisco

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 Panama, the lowest temperature was 35.6°F and was recorded in Bajo Grande.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
35.6°F
Bajo Grande

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Panama is home to 4 314 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
4 314 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 79.5 years in Panama.

78.1 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 30.1 years in Panama.

32.4 years
30.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.16% in Panama.

0.84%
1.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 95.7% in Panama.

99.0%
95.7%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
2 110 000 ppl
Ranking: 70/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Panama: 26 773 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
26 773 Int$
Ranking: 56/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Panama: US Dollar (USD).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Panama - 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 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.
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
B35 USD - 47 USD
T113 USD - 142 USD

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