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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Papua New Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Papua New Guinea is 178 704 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 501% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
178 704 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Papua New Guinea has a coastline of 3 201.3 mi.

3 100.0 mi
3 201.3 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 Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, where the population is 364 125.

2 890 150 ppl
364 125 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Papua New Guinea is Mount Wilhelm, which rises to a height of 14 793 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
14 793 ft
Mount Wilhelm

Highest recorded temperature

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
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Lowest recorded temperature

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

Argentina vs. Papua New Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Papua New Guinea is home to 8 947 024 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
8 947 024 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 69.9 years in Papua New Guinea.

78.1 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 24 years in Papua New Guinea.

32.4 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.61% in Papua New Guinea.

0.84%
1.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 64.2% in Papua New Guinea.

99.0%
64.2%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Papua New Guinea the primary language is English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu.

spanish
english, tok pisin, hiri motu

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
184 000 ppl
Ranking: 127/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Papua New Guinea: 4 285 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
4 285 Int$
Ranking: 137/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Papua New Guinea: Kina (PGK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
PGK
Kina

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Papua New Guinea: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Papua New Guinea has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Papua New Guinea - May, June, July, August, September, October.

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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B34 USD - 46 USD
T84 USD - 114 USD
B69 USD - 87 USD
T112 USD

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