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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Venezuela

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Venezuela is 353 841 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 203% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
353 841 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Venezuela has a coastline of 1 739.8 mi.

3 100.0 mi
1 739.8 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 Venezuela is Caracas, where the population is 3 273 860.

2 890 150 ppl
3 273 860 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Venezuela is Pico Bolívar, which rises to a height of 16 332 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
16 332 ft
Pico Bolívar

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 Venezuela the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Machiques, Zulia.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
107.6°F
Machiques, Zulia

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 Venezuela, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Sierra La Culata, Mérida.

-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan
12.2°F
Sierra La Culata, Mérida

Society

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Venezuela is home to 28 435 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
28 435 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 72.2 years in Venezuela.

78.1 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 30 years in Venezuela.

32.4 years
30 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.46% in Venezuela.

0.84%
2.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 97.1% in Venezuela.

99.0%
97.1%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
789 000 ppl
Ranking: 114/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Venezuela: 17 527 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
17 527 Int$
Ranking: 78/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Venezuela: Bolívar soberano (VES).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
VES
Bolívar soberano

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Venezuela: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Venezuela has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARSVES

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Venezuela - 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
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 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
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
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