Argentina, Country in southern South America
Description
Argentina is a federal republic in South America extending from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean, covering tropical forests, grasslands, deserts and subpolar zones. The national territory borders Chile along the western mountain range and opens eastward with a long Atlantic coastline, while subtropical conditions dominate the north and Patagonian landscapes shape the southern regions.
History
Spanish colonization started in the 16th century and established the Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata as an administrative unit. The May Revolution of 1810 launched the independence process that concluded with the formal Declaration of Independence in 1816, before military dictatorships followed in the 20th century and democracy returned in 1983.
Culture
The nation merges indigenous traditions with European influences, with Spanish as the dominant language. Tango developed in Buenos Aires into a globally recognized music style. Asado grilling traditions and mate tea shape daily social life among urban and rural populations throughout the territory.
Practical
The peso serves as national currency and the timezone follows GMT-3 across the entire territory. Buenos Aires functions as the capital with international flight connections, while Spanish skills ease communication, though English is common in tourist areas and larger cities.
Did you know?
The country operates research stations in Antarctica and maintains 35 national parks protecting different ecosystems. Península Valdés receives southern right whales during breeding season, while Aconcagua at 6961 meters is the highest mountain outside Asia.
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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...
The Argentine landscape offers far more than its well-known urban centers. In the northwest, geological formations like Quebrada de las Conchas with its red sandstone cliffs and Talampaya National Park with its eroded canyons draw visitors. Quebrada de Humahuaca displays layers from millions of...
Mas Monumental Stadium
598 km
Aconcagua
534.4 km
Iguaçu Falls
1445.9 km
Obelisco de Buenos Aires
603.5 km
Perito Moreno Glacier
1843.6 km
Jesuit missions among the Guaraní
1244.2 km
Movistar Arena Buenos Aires
597.5 km
Plaza de Mayo
604.3 km
Casa Rosada
604.4 km
Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades
807.6 km
Colón Theater
603.4 km
Yverá Wetlands
981.6 km
Ojos del Salado
941.6 km
Libertadores de América Stadium
603.7 km
Cueva de las Manos
1434.2 km
Recoleta Cemetery
602.6 km
Cabildo of Buenos Aires
604.1 km
Mount Fitz Roy
1720.8 km
National Flag Memorial
460.7 km
Quebrada de Humahuaca
1313.7 km
Luna Park Stadium
604.7 km
National School of Buenos Aires
604.1 km
Los Glaciares National Park
1793.1 km
Puente de la Mujer
604.9 km
Barolo Palace
603 km
Ischigualasto Provincial Park
609.3 km
Republic of the Children
633.8 km
Buenos Aires Province
Catamarca Province
Chaco Province
Córdoba Province
Corrientes Province
Entre Ríos Province
Formosa Province
Jujuy Province
La Pampa
La Rioja Province
Mendoza Province
Misiones Province
Neuquén Province
Río Negro Province
Salta Province
San Juan Province
San Luis Province
Santa Cruz Province
Santa Fe Province
Santiago del Estero Province
Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands Province
Tucumán Province
Chubut Province
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