Argentina: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Argentina

Argentina is a country in South America. Its capital is Buenos Aires. It covers about 2,780,400 km² (1,073,518 sq mi). Official languages include Guaraní and Spanish. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

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Argentina at a glance

Official name
Argentine Republic
Capital
Buenos Aires
Region
South America (Americas)
Area
2,780,400 km² (1,073,518 sq mi)
Official languages
Guaraní and Spanish
Currency
Argentine peso ($)
People
Argentine
Calling code
+54
Internet domain
.ar
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.

Argentina is in South America, part of the Americas region.

Argentina uses the Argentine peso ($).

Argentina has 2 official languages: Guaraní and Spanish.

Argentina borders Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).