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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Thailand

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 442% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
198 117 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi.

3 100.0 mi
2 000.2 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 Thailand is Bangkok, where the population is 5 782 160.

2 890 150 ppl
5 782 160 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, which rises to a height of 8 415 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon

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 Thailand the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
112.1°F
Uttaradit

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 Thailand, the lowest temperature was 29.5°F and was recorded in Sakon Nakhon.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Thailand is home to 69 799 978 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
69 799 978 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 77.4 years in Thailand.

78.1 years
77.4 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 39 years in Thailand.

32.4 years
39 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.26% in Thailand.

0.84%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 93.8% in Thailand.

99.0%
93.8%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Thailand the primary language is Thai.

spanish
thai

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Thailand, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 156/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Thailand: 18 226 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
18 226 Int$
Ranking: 169/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Thailand: Baht (THB).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
THB
Baht

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Thailand: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, O).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, O

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Thailand 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; Thailand - January, February, March, 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
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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B27 USD - 34 USD
T60 USD - 85 USD

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