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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Pakistan

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Pakistan is 340 508 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 215% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
340 508 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Pakistan has a coastline of 650.0 mi.

3 100.0 mi
650.0 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 Pakistan is Karachi, where the population is 23 500 000.

2 890 150 ppl
23 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Pakistan is K2, which rises to a height of 28 251 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
28 251 ft
K2

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 Pakistan the highest temperature was 128.3°F and was recorded in Mohenjo-daro, Sindh.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
128.3°F
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh

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 Pakistan, the lowest temperature was -11.4°F and was recorded in Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-11.4°F
Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Pakistan is home to 220 892 340 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
220 892 340 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 69.4 years in Pakistan.

78.1 years
69.4 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 22 years in Pakistan.

32.4 years
22 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.99% in Pakistan.

0.84%
1.99%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 58.0% in Pakistan.

99.0%
58.0%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Pakistan the primary language is Urdu, English.

spanish
urdu, english

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Pakistan, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Pakistan: 4 811 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
4 811 Int$
Ranking: 147/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Pakistan: Pakistan Rupee (PKR).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
PKR
Pakistan Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Pakistan has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDARSPKREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Pakistan - January, February, March, 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 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.
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
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