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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Uruguay

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Uruguay is 68 037 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 1478% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
68 037 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Uruguay has a coastline of 410.1 mi.

3 100.0 mi
410.1 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 Uruguay is Montevideo, where the population is 1 344 420.

2 890 150 ppl
1 344 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Uruguay is Cerro Catedral, which rises to a height of 1 686 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
1 686 ft
Cerro Catedral

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 Uruguay the highest temperature was 111.2°F and was recorded in Paysandú, Paysandú Department.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
111.2°F
Paysandú, Paysandú Department

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 Uruguay, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Melo, Cerro Largo Department.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
12.2°F
Melo, Cerro Largo Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Uruguay is home to 3 473 730 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
3 473 730 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 78.2 years in Uruguay.

78.1 years
78.2 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 35.5 years in Uruguay.

32.4 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

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

0.84%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 98.8% in Uruguay.

99.0%
98.8%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Argentina, the main religion is Christianity; in Uruguay, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
2 773 000 ppl
Ranking: 64/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Uruguay: 22 785 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
22 785 Int$
Ranking: 63/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Uruguay: Peso Uruguayo (UYU).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
UYU
Peso Uruguayo

Practical information

Electricity

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

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, L

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Uruguay 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; Uruguay - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B29 USD - 40 USD
T77 USD - 106 USD
B45 USD - 54 USD
T106 USD - 168 USD

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