Argentina is a coastal country in South America with a population of 45.2M and an area of 2,780,400 km². Its capital is Buenos Aires, Spanish is the official language, and it is a federation. Argentina is a member of the G20.
Key facts
ContinentSouth America
CapitalBuenos Aires
Population45.2M
Area2,780,400 km²
LanguageSpanish
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentFederation
CurrencyArgentine Peso
GDP/capita$10700
Independence1816
Geography
Has coastlineHas desertMountains above 3,000 mActive volcanoesSavannaLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
Oceans / SeasAtlantic, Southern
RiversParaná
MountainsAndes
DesertsPatagonian Desert
Geo. linesTropic of Capricorn
BordersChile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay
History & Culture
Colonised by Spain
Economy & Resources
AgricultureSoybeans, Wheat, Maize, Sugarcane
MineralsLithium, Gold, Copper, Silver
EnergyOil, Natural gas, Hydropower
Memberships
G20
MERCOSUR
🎯 How to identify Argentina in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Argentina efficiently:
Is the country located in South America?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of G20?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Paraná river?
✅ Yes
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