ARGENTINA

Argentina is the world's eighth largest country, covering an area of 2.8 million sq km. Argentina possesses some of the world's tallest mountains, expansive deserts, and impressive waterfalls, with the diversity of the land ranging from wild, remote areas in southern Patagonia to the bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires in the north.

Location

South-east of South America. Argentina has a long coastline on the south Atlantic. It is bordered by Paraguay and Bolivia in the north, Brazil and Uruguay in the northeast, and Chile in the west and south.

Capital

Buenos Aires

Population

38 million

Climate

Mostly temperate; arid in southeast; sub-antarctic in southwest

Language

Spanish, English, Italian, German, French

Monetary Unit

Peso

Largest Cities

Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Rosairo, La Plata, Mendoza, Tucuman

Principal rivers

Parana, Colorado, Negro, Salado, Chubut

Places to Visit

Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Cordoba, Mendoza

Air Ports

Sancarols De Bariloche International Airport (13 km from Bariloche), Corboda International Airoprt, Rosario Airport, Iguazu Airport, Mar Del Plata Airport, Menzoda International Airport, Bahia Blanca Airport, Buenos Aires Airport.