Argentina

Facts

Geographical location: Eastern coast of South America

Size: Eighth largest country globally and the second largest in South America

Bordering countries: Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay

Landscape: Andes Mountains, Pampas grasslands, and subtropical forests

Climate: Ranges from temperate and arid to tropical in the north and subpolar in the south

Population: over 44 million people

Capital city: Buenos Aires

Other important cities: Cordoba, Rosario, Mendoza, and Mar del Plata

Language: Spanish

Religion: Majority Catholic; minority Protestant and other religions

Currency: Argentine peso

Cuisine: Known for beef, wine, and influences from Italian and Spanish cuisine

Music: Popular genres include tango, folk, and rock

Famous tourist attractions: Iguazu Falls, the Andes Mountains, Perito Moreno glacier, and Buenos Aires

Interesting historical facts: Political and economic instability in the 20th century led to periods of military dictatorship and economic crisis.