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Argentina, Country in southern South America

Argentina extends from the Andes mountains to Atlantic Ocean, including grasslands, deserts, tundra, and forests across 2,780,400 square kilometers of territory.

The region transformed from Spanish colony to independent nation through the May Revolution of 1810 and the Declaration of Independence in 1816.

The nation unites influences from native peoples and European immigrants, particularly visible in its Spanish language, cuisine, and social customs.

The Argentine peso serves as currency while the country operates in GMT-3 timezone and maintains Buenos Aires as its capital and largest metropolitan center.

Argentina holds territorial claims over parts of Antarctica and maintains 35 national parks protecting diverse ecosystems from subtropical jungles to glacial fields.

Inception: July 9, 1816

Capital city: Buenos Aires

Part of: Latin America, ABC nations, South America, Southern Cone

Shares border with: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, United Kingdom

Address: Argentina

Website: https://argentina.gob.ar

GPS coordinates: -34.99650,-64.96728

Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42

Uncommon natural sites and landmarks in Argentina

Argentina extends across multiple climate zones and contains numerous geological formations. The country encompasses high mountain ranges in the Andes, salt flats in the northwest, rock formations in Patagonia, and extensive grasslands. These areas display the region's geological history and the adaptation of human settlements to different environments. The sites include volcanic craters, thermal springs, canyons, and historic villages. Many of these locations lie away from main routes and require several hours of travel. The regions document pre-Columbian cultures, colonial history, and traditional ways of life that continue today.

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