Argentina
Comprising almost the entire southern half of South America, Argentina is the world's eighth largest country, covering an area of 2.8 million square 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. Argentina has stunning natural wonders, an elegant capital with European-flavored sophistication, and a passionate culture
| Buenos Aires | |
| Government type: | Democratic Republic |
| Population: | 38,592,150 (July 2005 est.) |
| Languages: | Spanish 100% (official - Castillan 74%), some regional dialects in Catalan 16%, Basque 2 %, Galician 6%, and Occitan 2%. |
| Official Currency: | Argentine Peso (ARS)
Current Exchange Rates |
| Climate: | temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast. |
| National Day: | October 12 - 1492 - commemorates Columbus landing |
| Religion: | predominately Roman Catholic 85%-94% |
| Area: | total: 504,782 sq km |
| Country Phone Code: | 54 |
