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Argentina

Argentina

Argentine Republic

Argentina is a country in South America, South America. Its capital is Buenos Aires, home to roughly 44,494,502 people across 2,780,400 km² of land.

Where is Argentina?

Argentina is in South America, South America, bordering Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital
Buenos Aires
Continent
South America
Subregion
South America
Population
44,494,502
Land area
2,780,400 km²
ISO codes
AR / ARG
Languages
Guaraní, Spanish
Coastline
Has a coastline
Currency
Argentine peso (ARS)
Calling code
+54
Internet domain
.ar

How Argentina compares

Argentina ranks 32nd of 194 countries on this site by population and 8th by land area — roughly 0.6% of their combined population. In South America it ranks 3rd of 12 by population and 2nd by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 5 other countries.

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Flag of Argentina: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Argentina flag breaks down as 66.7% blue, 30.7% white, 1.6% orange and 1% yellow.

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

  1. The tango was born in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and La Plata.
  2. Patagonia's Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few major glaciers still advancing.
  3. Iguazú Falls, on the border with Brazil, is a thundering curtain of more than 250 cascades.
  4. Gauchos on the pampas helped shape Argentina's cowboy culture and asado traditions.
  5. Ushuaia, on Tierra del Fuego, is a gateway to Antarctica and the end of the Pan-American Highway.

Bordering countries

Argentina: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
What continent is Argentina in?
Argentina is in South America, specifically the South America subregion.
What is the population of Argentina?
Argentina has a population of roughly 44,494,502 people, across a land area of 2,780,400 km².
What language is spoken in Argentina?
The main languages of Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish.
Which countries border Argentina?
Argentina shares a land border with 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Practice with geography games

Studying Argentina is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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