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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Puerto Rico

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Puerto Rico is 3 515 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 30441% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
3 515 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Puerto Rico has a coastline of 311.3 mi.

3 100.0 mi
311.3 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 Puerto Rico is San Juan, where the population is 395 326.

2 890 150 ppl
395 326 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Puerto Rico is Cerro de Punta, which rises to a height of 4 390 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
4 390 ft
Cerro de Punta

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 Puerto Rico the highest temperature was 99°F and was recorded in Arecibo.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
99°F
Arecibo

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 Puerto Rico, the lowest temperature was 39.9°F and was recorded in Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
39.9°F
Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal

Society

Argentina vs. Puerto Rico - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Puerto Rico is home to 2 860 853 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
2 860 853 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 81.5 years in Puerto Rico.

78.1 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 43.6 years in Puerto Rico.

32.4 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and -1.46% in Puerto Rico.

0.84%
-1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 92.4% in Puerto Rico.

99.0%
92.4%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Puerto Rico the primary language is Spanish, English.

spanish
spanish, english

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Puerto Rico, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
3 542 000 ppl
Ranking: 130/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Puerto Rico: 35 264 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
35 264 Int$
Ranking: 141/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Puerto Rico: 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 Puerto Rico: 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, Puerto Rico 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; Puerto Rico - January, February, March, April.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 109 USD
B103 USD - 126 USD
T150 USD - 199 USD

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