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ArgentinavsSouth Georgia

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Population

🇦🇷 Argentina45,696,159
🇬🇸 South GeorgiaNo data

Population data is unavailable for South Georgia, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇦🇷 Argentina2,780,400 km²
🇬🇸 South GeorgiaNo data

Surface area data is unavailable for South Georgia, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇦🇷 Argentina16.4 /km²
🇬🇸 South GeorgiaNo data

Population density data is unavailable for South Georgia, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇦🇷 Argentina$638.37 billion · 2024
🇬🇸 South GeorgiaNo data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for South Georgia, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇦🇷 Argentina$13,970 · 2024
🇬🇸 South GeorgiaNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for South Georgia, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Buenos Aires

Grytviken

Population

45,696,159

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Surface area

2,780,400 km²

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Population density

16.4 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$638.37 billion · 2024

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GDP per capita

$13,970 · 2024

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Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

South America

South America

Currency

Argentine peso · ARS · $

British pound · GBP · £

Nationality

Argentine

South Georgia or South Sandwich Islands

Phone code

+54

+500

Internet domain

.ar

.gs

ISO codes

AR / ARG

GS / SGS

Time zone

America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca (+10 more)

Atlantic/South_Georgia

Native name

Argentina

South Georgia

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About Argentina

Argentina, the eighth‑largest nation on Earth, spans from tropical forests in the north to the icy winds of Patagonia in the south, weaving a rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and passions that draw visitors from around the globe.

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About South Georgia

South Georgia, officially South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 1,400 km (870 mi) east of the Falkland Islands.

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Argentina & South Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Argentina?

The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.

What is the population of Argentina?

Argentina has a recorded population of approximately 45,696,159 people.

How big is Argentina?

Argentina covers an area of about 2,780,400 km².

What is the population density of Argentina?

Argentina has a population density of roughly 16.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Argentina?

Argentina has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $638.37 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Argentina?

Argentina has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,970.

What currency is used in Argentina?

Argentina uses the Argentine peso (ARS), with the symbol $.

Where is Argentina located?

Argentina is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from Argentina called?

People from Argentina are referred to as Argentine.

What is the phone calling code for Argentina?

The international dialing code for Argentina is +54.

What is the internet domain for Argentina?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Argentina is .ar.

What time zone is Argentina in?

Argentina spans 12 time zones including America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, America/Argentina/Catamarca, America/Argentina/Cordoba and 9 more.

What is Argentina known for?

Argentina, the eighth‑largest nation on Earth, spans from tropical forests in the north to the icy winds of Patagonia in the south, weaving a rich tapestry of landscapes, peoples, and passions that draw visitors from around the globe.

What is the capital of South Georgia?

The capital of South Georgia is Grytviken.

What currency is used in South Georgia?

South Georgia uses the British pound (GBP), with the symbol £.

Where is South Georgia located?

South Georgia is located in South America, Americas.

What are people from South Georgia called?

People from South Georgia are referred to as South Georgia or South Sandwich Islands.

What is the phone calling code for South Georgia?

The international dialing code for South Georgia is +500.

What is the internet domain for South Georgia?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Georgia is .gs.

What time zone is South Georgia in?

South Georgia uses the Atlantic/South_Georgia time zone.

What is South Georgia known for?

South Georgia, officially South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It lies about 1,400 km (870 mi) east of the Falkland Islands.