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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Zambia

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Zambia is 290 585 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 269% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
290 585 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Zambia 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 Zambia is Lusaka, where the population is 1 747 150.

2 890 150 ppl
1 747 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Zambia is Mafinga Central, which rises to a height of 7 674 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
7 674 ft
Mafinga Central

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 Zambia the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Mfuwe, Eastern Province.

120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province
108.3°F
Mfuwe, Eastern Province

Lowest recorded temperature

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

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

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Zambia is home to 18 383 955 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
18 383 955 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 65.9 years in Zambia.

78.1 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 16.9 years in Zambia.

32.4 years
16.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 2.93% in Zambia.

0.84%
2.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 86.7% in Zambia.

99.0%
86.7%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179
932 000 ppl
Ranking: 178/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Zambia: 3 456 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194
3 456 Int$
Ranking: 193/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Zambia: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).

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ARS
Argentine Peso
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Argentina has right-hand traffic, Zambia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARSZMW

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Argentina - January, February, December; Zambia - June, July, August, September.

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)
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
B31 USD - 42 USD
T81 USD - 110 USD
B23 USD - 35 USD
T62 USD - 96 USD

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