Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay.
In 1816, the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata declared their independence from Spain. After Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay went their separate ...
Longitude: -64
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Argentina:
8,240.042 km
Terrain:
Rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border.
Natural Resources:
Fertile plains of the pampas, lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, uranium, arable land.
Industries:
Food processing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals, printing, metallurgy, steel.
Population: 46,994,384
One-third of the population lives in Buenos Aires; pockets of agglomeration occur throughout the northern and central parts of the country; Patagonia to the south remains sparsely populated.
Area: 2,780,400 km2
slightly less than three-tenths the size of the US
Second-largest country in South America (after Brazil); strategic location relative to sea lanes between the South Atlantic and the South Pacific Oceans (Strait of Magellan, Beagle Channel, Drake Passage); diverse geophysical landscapes range from tropical climates in the north to tundra in the far south; Cerro Aconcagua is the Western Hemisphere's tallest mountain, while Laguna del Carbón is the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere; shares Iguazú Falls, the world's largest waterfalls system, with Brazil.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| grn | Guaraní |
| spa | Spanish |
Spanish (official), Italian, English, German, French, indigenous (Quechua, Guarani, Mapudungun)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| ARS | Argentine peso | $ |
Capital City: Buenos Aires
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 12:40 pm (GMT-03:00)
Visiting Argentina
You're in for a treat! Argentina is a fascinating place to explore, especially from October to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning natural landscapes
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Vibrant cities with modern attractions
- Economic instability and high inflation
- Petty crime in urban areas
- Health risks such as dengue fever
- 3.2MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Argentine cuisine features beef, pasta, and wine.
- Popular dishes include asado and empanadas.
- Dulce de leche is a widely enjoyed dessert.
- Visit the Iguazu Falls
- Explore the city of Buenos Aires
- Experience the Perito Moreno Glacier
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