Argentina
Capital
Buenos Aires
Population
~45.8 million
Currency
Argentine Peso (ARS)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Spanish
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic)
- Climate
- Varied; subtropical in the north, arid in the Andes, and subpolar in Patagonia
Culture & History
Known for: tango, beef production, Patagonia region, and Maradona and Messi
Also famous for: wine (Malbec), Iguazu Falls, and Evita Perón
Food: Asado (barbecue)
Brief History
Spanish colony; gained independence in 1816; experienced periods of military rule and economic instability; known for its European heritage