Argentina 🇦🇷
Argentina 🇦🇷: capital Buenos Aires, population 46 million, located in South America. Currency: Argentine Peso ($). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Buenos Aires
- Population: 46 million
- Continent: South America
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: Argentine Peso ($)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Argentine Republic
- Area: 2,780,400 km² (1,073,518 sq mi)
- Region: South America
- Has a coastline
- People: Argentine
- Internet domain: .ar
Fun Facts About Argentina
- Home to the southernmost city in the world.
- Tango dancing originated here.
- Has the widest avenue in the world at 140 meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Argentina known for?
Argentina is known for several things — Home to the southernmost city in the world; Tango dancing originated here; Has the widest avenue in the world at 140 meters.
How big is Argentina?
Argentina covers about 2,780,400 square kilometers (1,073,518 square miles), in the South America region.
Is Argentina landlocked?
No. Argentina has a coastline and shares land borders with 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Argentina called?
People from Argentina are called Argentine.
What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
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