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Argentina

Argentine Republic

Argentina is the second-largest country in South America and eighth-largest in the world. From the towering Andes in the west to the vast Pampas grasslands in the center and Patagonia in the south, Argentina offers stunning natural diversity, vibrant cultural life, and some of South America's finest cities.

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Quick Facts

Capital: Buenos Aires
Population: 45,773,884
Area: 2,780,400 km²
Currency: ARS ($)
Languages: Spanish
Continent: South America
Calling Code: +54
Driving Side: Right-hand
Internet TLD: .ar
Timezone(s): ART (UTC-3)
Highest Point: Aconcagua (6,961 m)
Coastline: 4,989 km

Administrative Divisions

Buenos Aires Province

Province · La Plata

Buenos Aires City

Autonomous City · Buenos Aires

Córdoba

Province · Córdoba

Santa Fe

Province · Santa Fe

Mendoza

Province · Mendoza

Patagonia

Region (multiple provinces) · Various

Major Cities

Buenos Aires

Population: 15,370,000

The grand capital known as the 'Paris of South America', famous for tango and steak

Córdoba

Population: 1,391,000

Argentina's second city, a major university and cultural center

Rosario

Population: 1,276,000

Major port city and birthplace of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara and Lionel Messi

Mendoza

Population: 1,100,000

Gateway to Argentina's world-famous wine country at the foot of the Andes

Mount Fitz Roy in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina — The rugged granite spires of Mount Fitz Roy in Argentine Patagonia.Photo by Sasha Stories on Unsplash

Geography

Argentina stretches from the subtropical north to the subpolar south. The Andes Mountains form the western border with Chile. The Pampas are fertile plains ideal for agriculture. Patagonia in the south features glaciers, steppe, and dramatic landscapes.

Climate

Argentina's climate ranges from subtropical in the north to subpolar in the far south. The Pampas have a temperate climate. The Andes can be extremely cold. Patagonia is cool and windy year-round.

Famous Landmarks

Iguazú Falls

Misiones Province

Spectacular waterfall system shared with Brazil and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Perito Moreno Glacier

Santa Cruz Province

One of the world's few advancing glaciers, in Los Glaciares National Park

Aconcagua

Mendoza Province

The highest peak in the Americas and the Southern and Western Hemispheres at 6,961 m

La Boca Neighborhood

Buenos Aires

Colorful working-class neighborhood in Buenos Aires, birthplace of tango

Interesting Facts

Argentina has 23 provinces and one autonomous city (Buenos Aires).
Argentina is the birthplace of tango, the famous dance and musical genre.
Aconcagua in Argentina is the highest peak in the Americas at 6,961 m.
Argentina has the highest proportion of European-descended population in South America.
Argentina is one of the world's top producers of soybeans, beef, and wine.
Argentina's national sport is pato, a game played on horseback.

Geography Facts

Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Americas.

Aconcagua, located in Mendoza Province, Argentina, stands at 6,961 m (22,838 ft), making it the highest mountain in the Americas and the highest peak outside Asia. It is part of the Andes mountain range and a popular mountaineering destination.

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