| Country | Argentina |
| Continent | South America |
| Location | 38.41610 S, 63.61670 W |
| Map of Argentina |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 2,780,400 km² |
| Coastline | 3100 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Chile
Uruguay Falkland Islands Paraguay Bolivia South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Peru Ecuador Suriname French Guiana Guyana Colombia Venezuela Trinidad and Tobago Grenada Netherlands Antilles Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Barbados Saint Lucia Martinique Dominica Montserrat Guadeloupe Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Time Zone | ART (UTC -3) |
| Population | 44.308 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | July 9th, 1816 |
| President of Argentina | Mauricio Macri |
| Vice President of Argentina | Gabriela Michetti |
| National Anthem | ‘’Himno Nacional Argentino (Argentine National Anthem)’’ |
| Motto | ‘’En union y liberated (In Unity and Freedom)’’ |
| National Bird | Rufous Hornero |
| National Tree | Ceibo |
| National Flower | Erythrina |
| National Fish | Dorado |
| National Dish | Asados |
| National Drink | Mate |
| National Poet | Martin Fierro |
| National Sport | Football |
| National Dance | Tango |
| National Language | Spanish |
| Seasons in Argentina | Autumn Season
Spring Season Summer Season Winter Season |
| Prestigious Awards of Argentina |
Military Awards – Cross to the Heroic Valour in Combat, Order of May, Order of Naval Merit, Order of Aeronautical Merit, Order of the Liberator General San Martin Literature Awards – Konex Award Cinema Award – Argentine Academy of Cinematography Arts and Science, Argentine Film Critics Association Awards, Clarin Awards, Konex Awards, Buenos Aires International Festival of Independence Cinema, Mar del Plata Film Festival |
| Religion in Argentina | Catholicism (74%)
Non-Religious (15%) Protestant (8%) Other (2%) Islam (1%) |
| Average Marriage age in Argentina | 25.6 years for men and 23.3 years for women |
| Capital | Buenos Aires (340 36’S 58023’W) |
| Number of Provinces | 23 Provinces |
| Largest Province in Argentina | Buenos Aires |
| Smallest Province in Argentina | Tierra del Fuego |
| Number of Cities | 121 Cities |
| Largest City in Argentina | Buenos Aires |
| Smallest City in Argentina | Palpala |
| Literacy rate | 98.1% (males)
98.0% (females) |
| Type of Government | Republic
Representative Democracy Constitutional Republic Presidential System Federal Republic |
| GDP | PPP – $879.447 billion (2017)
Nominal – $628.935 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $20,170 (2017) |
| Currency | Peso ($) (ARS) |
| Calling Code | +54 |
| Internet TLD | .ar |
| ISO 3166 code | AR |
| Festivals of Argentina | San Antonio de Areco Gaucho
Gualeguaychu Festival Tilcara Carnival Festival Buenos Aires Tango Festival Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival Buenos Aires Contemporary Art Fair Independence Day Tango World Championships Semana Musical Llao Llao Oktoberfest in Argentina Buenos Aires Gay Parade |
| Historic Monuments | Obelisk of Buenos Aires
National Flag Memorial Puente de la Mujer Buenos Aires Cabildo Basilica Menor y Convento de San Francisco Civic Center The Cabildo and History Museum Torre Monumental General GuemesMonument Monument to Mitre |
| Protected Areas in Argentina | 34 National Parks
11 Biosphere Reserves |
| Longest River in Argentina | Parana River |
| Longest Bridge in Argentina | General Artigas Bridge |
| Longest Railway Station | Cordoba Mitre Railway Station |
| Largest Lake | Argentino Lake |
| Largest Island | Falkland Island |
| Highest Mountain in Argentina | Aconcagua |
| Biggest Dam in Argentina | Itaipu Dam |
| Biggest Waterfall in Argentina | Iguazu Falls |
| Tallest Building in Argentina | Alvear Icon Tower |
| Richest person of Argentina | Carlos and Alejandro Bulgheroni |
| Best places to visit in Argentina | Iguazu Falls
Buenos Aires Los Glaciares El Calafate Mendoza Ushuaia Bariloche Puerto Madryn Cordoba Mar del Plata |
| Official Website | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/ |
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