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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Peru

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 116% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
496 225 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi.

3 100.0 mi
1 500.0 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 Peru is Lima, where the population is 9 866 650.

2 890 150 ppl
9 866 650 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, which rises to a height of 22 205 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
22 205 ft
Huascarán

Highest recorded temperature

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
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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 Peru, the lowest temperature was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Peru is home to 32 971 854 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
32 971 854 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 75.0 years in Peru.

78.1 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 29.1 years in Peru.

32.4 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.88% in Peru.

0.84%
0.88%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 94.5% in Peru.

99.0%
94.5%

Language

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

spanish
spanish, quechua

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 57/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Peru: 11 874 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
11 874 Int$
Ranking: 110/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
PEN
Nuevo Sol

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPENEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Peru - 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
B26 USD - 34 USD
T68 USD - 99 USD

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