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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Suriname

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Suriname is 63 251 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 1597% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
63 251 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Suriname has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

3 100.0 mi
239.8 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 Suriname is Paramaribo, where the population is 240 924.

2 890 150 ppl
240 924 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Suriname is Juliana Top, which rises to a height of 4 035 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
4 035 ft
Juliana Top

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. Suriname - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Suriname is home to 586 632 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
586 632 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 73.6 years in Suriname.

78.1 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 31 years in Suriname.

32.4 years
31 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.91% in Suriname.

0.84%
0.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 94.4% in Suriname.

99.0%
94.4%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Suriname the primary language is Dutch.

spanish
dutch

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Suriname, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
228 000 ppl
Ranking: 150/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Suriname: 16 729 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
16 729 Int$
Ranking: 161/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Suriname: Surinam Dollar (SRD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
SRD
Surinam Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Suriname: frequency and voltage are 127V / 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, F).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
127V / 230V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, F

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-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; Suriname - August, September, October, November.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B34 USD - 46 USD
T84 USD - 114 USD
B33 USD - 45 USD
T126 USD - 148 USD

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