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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Russia

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Russia is 6 601 668 mi². This means that the area of Russia is 515% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
6 601 668 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Russia has a coastline of 23 396.5 mi.

3 100.0 mi
23 396.5 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 Russia is Moscow, where the population is 12 108 300.

2 890 150 ppl
12 108 300 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Russia is Mount Elbrus, which rises to a height of 18 510 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
18 510 ft
Mount Elbrus

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 Russia the highest temperature was 113.7°F and was recorded in Utta, Kalmykia.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
113.7°F
Utta, Kalmykia

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 Russia, the lowest temperature was -90.4°F and was recorded in Verkhoyansk / Oymyakon, Sakha Republic.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
-90.4°F
Verkhoyansk / Oymyakon, Sakha Republic

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Russia is home to 145 934 462 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
145 934 462 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 72.2 years in Russia.

78.1 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 40.3 years in Russia.

32.4 years
40.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and -0.2% in Russia.

0.84%
-0.2%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.7% in Russia.

99.0%
99.7%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Russia the primary language is Russian.

spanish
russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
33 729 000 ppl
Ranking: 9/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Russia: 28 213 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
28 213 Int$
Ranking: 53/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Russia: Russian Ruble (RUB).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
RUB
Russian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Russia 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; Russia - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
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