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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Argentina

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland 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

Switzerland vs. Argentina - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 6635% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
1 073 518 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi.

0.0 mi
3 100.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, where the population is 2 890 150.

390 474 ppl
2 890 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, which rises to a height of 22 835 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
22 835 ft
Aconcagua

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Argentina the highest temperature was 120.4°F and was recorded in Villa de María, Córdoba Province.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Argentina, the lowest temperature was -38.2°F and was recorded in Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Argentina is home to 45 195 774 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
45 195 774 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 78.1 years in Argentina.

83.0 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 32.4 years in Argentina.

42.7 years
32.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.84% in Argentina.

0.65%
0.84%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Argentina the primary language is Spanish.

german, french, italian
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 6/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Argentina: 20 763 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
20 763 Int$
Ranking: 7/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
ARS
Argentine Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - 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
B118 USD - 150 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B34 USD - 46 USD
T84 USD - 114 USD

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