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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Samoa

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Samoa is 1 097 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 97759% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
1 097 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Samoa has a coastline of 250.4 mi.

3 100.0 mi
250.4 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 Samoa is Apia, where the population is 36 735.

2 890 150 ppl
36 735 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Samoa is Mauga Silisili on Savai'i, which rises to a height of 6 096 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
6 096 ft
Mauga Silisili on Savai'i

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. Samoa - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Samoa is home to 198 414 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
198 414 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 74.9 years in Samoa.

78.1 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 25.6 years in Samoa.

32.4 years
25.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 0.61% in Samoa.

0.84%
0.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 99.1% in Samoa.

99.0%
99.1%

Language

In Argentina, the main language is Spanish, and in Samoa the primary language is Samoan, English.

spanish
samoan, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
128 000 ppl
Ranking: 175/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Samoa: 6 766 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
6 766 Int$
Ranking: 189/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Samoa: Tala (WST).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
WST
Tala

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Samoa 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; Samoa - July, August.

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 Poland (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
B139 PLN - 185 PLN
T339 PLN - 459 PLN
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