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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Sierra Leone

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Sierra Leone is 27 699 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 3776% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
27 699 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Sierra Leone has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

3 100.0 mi
249.8 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 Sierra Leone is Freetown, where the population is 951 000.

2 890 150 ppl
951 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Sierra Leone is Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa), which rises to a height of 6 381 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
6 381 ft
Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa)

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. Sierra Leone - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Sierra Leone is home to 7 976 983 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
7 976 983 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 60.2 years in Sierra Leone.

78.1 years
60.2 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 19.1 years in Sierra Leone.

32.4 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.44% in Sierra Leone.

0.84%
2.44%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 43.2% in Sierra Leone.

99.0%
43.2%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Sierra Leone the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
24 000 ppl
Ranking: 147/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Sierra Leone: 1 726 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
1 726 Int$
Ranking: 158/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Sierra Leone: Leone (SLL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
SLL
Leone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Sierra Leone has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSLLEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Sierra Leone - 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.
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 - 45 USD
T84 USD - 114 USD
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