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Country Facts:
United States vs. Argentina

Learn about the similarities and differences between United States 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 States vs. Argentina - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Argentina is 1 073 518 mi². This means that the area of United States is 243% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
1 073 518 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Argentina has a coastline of 3 100.0 mi.

12 380.2 mi
3 100.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, where the population is 2 890 150.

8 491 080 ppl
2 890 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Argentina is Aconcagua, which rises to a height of 22 835 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
22 835 ft
Aconcagua

Highest recorded temperature

In the United States, the highest temperature ever measured was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, while in Argentina the highest temperature was 120.4°F and was recorded in Villa de María, Córdoba Province.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
120.4°F
Villa de María, Córdoba Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United States, the lowest temperature ever measured was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska, while in Argentina, the lowest temperature was -38.2°F and was recorded in Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-38.2°F
Valle de los Patos Superior, San Juan

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Argentina is home to 45 195 774 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
45 195 774 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 78.1 years in Argentina.

80.4 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 32.4 years in Argentina.

38.5 years
32.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and 0.84% in Argentina.

0.7%
0.84%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
5 736 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Argentina: 20 763 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
20 763 Int$
Ranking: 67/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Argentina: Argentine Peso (ARS).

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USD
US Dollar
ARS
Argentine Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: 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

United States has right-hand traffic, Argentina has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURARS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - 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?
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B30 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 108 USD

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