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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Paraguay

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Paraguay is 157 048 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 584% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
157 048 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Paraguay has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 100.0 mi
0.0 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 Paraguay is Asunción, where the population is 544 309.

2 890 150 ppl
544 309 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Paraguay is Cerro Peró, which rises to a height of 2 762 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
2 762 ft
Cerro Peró

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 Paraguay the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
113°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department

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 Paraguay, the lowest temperature was 18.5°F and was recorded in Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
18.5°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Paraguay is home to 7 132 538 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
7 132 538 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 78.1 years in Paraguay.

78.1 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 29.7 years in Paraguay.

32.4 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.15% in Paraguay.

0.84%
1.15%

Literacy

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

99.0%
94.5%

Language

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

spanish
spanish, guarani

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
1 214 000 ppl
Ranking: 133/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Paraguay: 13 064 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
13 064 Int$
Ranking: 144/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Paraguay: Guarani (PYG).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
PYG
Guarani

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-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; Paraguay - April, May, 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)
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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 - 43 USD
T58 USD - 85 USD

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