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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Chad

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Chad is 495 755 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 117% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
495 755 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Chad 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 Chad is N’Djamena, where the population is 1 092 070.

2 890 150 ppl
1 092 070 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Chad is Emi Koussi, which rises to a height of 11 302 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
11 302 ft
Emi Koussi

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 Chad the highest temperature was 117.7°F and was recorded in Faya-Largeau.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
117.7°F
Faya-Largeau

Lowest recorded temperature

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
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Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Chad is home to 16 425 864 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
16 425 864 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 58.7 years in Chad.

78.1 years
58.7 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 16.1 years in Chad.

32.4 years
16.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 3.12% in Chad.

0.84%
3.12%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 22.3% in Chad.

99.0%
22.3%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Chad the primary language is Arabic, French.

spanish
arabic, french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
119 800 ppl
Ranking: 156/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Chad: 1 602 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
1 602 Int$
Ranking: 185/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Chad: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Chad 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; Chad - January, February, November, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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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