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Country Facts:
Canada vs. Argentina

Learn about the similarities and differences between Canada and Argentina by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Canada vs. Argentina - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Canada is 3 855 103 mi², while the surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi². This means that the area of Canada is 259% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 855 103 mi²
1 073 518 mi²

Coastline length

Canada has a coastline of 125 566.7 mi, while Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi.

125 566.7 mi
3 100.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Canada is Toronto, with a population of about 2 615 060 people. In contrast, the largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, where the population is 2 890 150.

2 615 060 ppl
2 890 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Canada is Mount Logan, its height is 19 551 ft. The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, which rises to a height of 22 835 ft.

19 551 ft
Mount Logan
22 835 ft
Aconcagua

Highest recorded temperature

In Canada, the highest temperature ever measured was 113°F and was recorded in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, while in Argentina the highest temperature was 120.4°F and was recorded in Villa de María, Córdoba Province.

113°F
Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan
120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In Canada, the lowest temperature ever measured was -81.4°F and was recorded in Snag, Yukon, while in Argentina, the lowest temperature was -38.2°F and was recorded in Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan.

-81.4°F
Snag, Yukon
-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan

Society

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

Population

The population of Canada is about 37 742 154, while Argentina is home to 45 195 774 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
37 742 154 ppl
45 195 774 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.6 years in Canada and 78.1 years in Argentina.

83.6 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 41.8 years in Canada and 32.4 years in Argentina.

41.8 years
32.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.77% in Canada and 0.84% in Argentina.

0.77%
0.84%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Canada and 99.0% in Argentina.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

english, french
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

17 971 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/179
5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Canada: 48 091 Int$. Argentina: 20 763 Int$.

48 091 Int$
Ranking: 30/194
20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194

Currency

Canada: Canadian Dollar (CAD). Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CAD
Canadian Dollar
ARS
Argentine Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCADARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Canada - June, July, August; Argentina - January, February, 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)
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
B74 USD - 96 USD
T160 USD - 217 USD
B36 USD - 48 USD
T85 USD - 115 USD

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