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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. South Sudan

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of South Sudan is 239 285 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 349% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
239 285 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while South Sudan 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 South Sudan is Juba, where the population is 372 410.

2 890 150 ppl
372 410 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in South Sudan is Kinyeti, which rises to a height of 10 456 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
10 456 ft
Kinyeti

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. South Sudan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while South Sudan is home to 11 193 725 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
11 193 725 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 58.6 years in South Sudan.

78.1 years
58.6 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 18.6 years in South Sudan.

32.4 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 5.05% in South Sudan.

0.84%
5.05%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 34.5% in South Sudan.

99.0%
34.5%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in South Sudan the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in South Sudan, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. South Sudan: 1 496 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
1 496 Int$
Ranking: 188/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). South Sudan: South Sudanese Pound (SSP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
SSP
South Sudanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, South Sudan has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSSPEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; South Sudan - January, February, 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
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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
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