The flag of Argentina features three equal horizontal bands of light blue, white and light blue. A brown-edged golden sun is centered in the white band.

Argentina

Argentine Republic

Southern South AmericaARARG

Population

45.38M

Capital

Buenos Aires

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Argentina
Official Name
Argentine Republic
Region
Southern South America
Population
45.38M

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
AR
Alpha-3 Code
ARG
Olympic Code
32
Area
2,780,400 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC-03:00

Languages

GuaraníSpanish

Continents

South America

Currencies

  • $ - Argentine peso (ARS)

International Associations

Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR)

Geographic Location

Coordinates: -58.47°, -34.46°

Argentina is located in , specifically in the Southern South America region. It shares borders with 5 countries.

About Argentina

The capital city, Buenos Aires, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The languages spoken include Guaraní, Spanish.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.