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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Argentina

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom 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

United Kingdom vs. Argentina - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi². This means that the area of Argentina is 1047% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
1 073 518 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi.

7 723.0 mi
3 100.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, where the population is 2 890 150.

8 630 000 ppl
2 890 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, which rises to a height of 22 835 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
22 835 ft
Aconcagua

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Argentina the highest temperature was 120.4°F and was recorded in Villa de María, Córdoba Province.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature ever measured was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland, while in Argentina, the lowest temperature was -38.2°F and was recorded in Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan

Society

United Kingdom vs. Argentina - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Argentina is home to 45 195 774 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
45 195 774 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 78.1 years in Argentina.

81.3 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 32.4 years in Argentina.

40.6 years
32.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.84% in Argentina.

0.48%
0.84%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 99.0% in Argentina.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

english
spanish

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Argentina, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Argentina: 20 763 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
ARS
Argentine Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Argentina has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARSGBP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2
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
B88 USD - 115 USD
T150 USD - 206 USD
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD

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