Argentina
A long ribbon of a country stretching from subtropical jungle to the icy tip of Patagonia, where tango, steak and football are practically constitutional rights.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands of light blue, white and light blue with a golden Sun of May in the centre. The sun represents Inti, the Inca sun god, and the May 1810 revolution that began independence; the pale blue and white are the colours of the independence movement.
Argentina FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 47,327,407 |
| Area | 2,780,400 km² |
| Population density | 17 /km² |
| Currency | Argentine peso (ARS) $ |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Calling code | +54 |
| Internet TLD | .ar |
| Drives on the | Left |
| ISO codes | AR / ARG |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's home to Aconcagua, the highest mountain in both the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere.
- The country has won the men's football World Cup three times.
- The Iguazú Falls on its border form one of the largest waterfall systems on Earth.
- It shares Patagonia and the vast Pampas grasslands, famed for gauchos and cattle ranching.
- The tango, now danced worldwide, was born in the working-class neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires.
Argentina FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
What is the population of Argentina?
Argentina has a population of about 47,327,407.
What currency does Argentina use?
Argentina uses the Argentine peso (ARS).
What languages are spoken in Argentina?
The official language of Argentina is Spanish.
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