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Country Facts:
Argentina vs. Zimbabwe

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

Country area

The surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi², while the surface area of Zimbabwe is 150 872 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 612% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
1 073 518 mi²
150 872 mi²

Coastline length

Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi, while Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare, where the population is 1 485 230.

2 890 150 ppl
1 485 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, its height is 22 835 ft. The highest peak in Zimbabwe is Mount Nyangani, which rises to a height of 8 504 ft.

22 835 ft
Aconcagua
8 504 ft
Mount Nyangani

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. Zimbabwe - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Argentina is about 45 195 774, while Zimbabwe is home to 14 862 924 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
45 195 774 ppl
14 862 924 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 78.1 years in Argentina and 62.8 years in Zimbabwe.

78.1 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 32.4 years in Argentina and 20.5 years in Zimbabwe.

32.4 years
20.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.84% in Argentina and 1.94% in Zimbabwe.

0.84%
1.94%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Argentina and 86.5% in Zimbabwe.

99.0%
86.5%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174
2 057 000 ppl
Ranking: 72/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Argentina: 20 763 Int$. Zimbabwe: 3 536 Int$.

20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194
3 536 Int$
Ranking: 162/194

Currency

Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS). Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ARS
Argentine Peso
ZWL
Zimbabwe Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Argentina: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, I). Electricity in Zimbabwe: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, I
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDARSZWLEUR

Best months to visit

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

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD
B48 USD - 61 USD
T104 USD - 169 USD

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