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South America
Argentine Republic
🗺️ Buenos Aires, Argentina
Capital city
📍 -34.6037°, -58.3816°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalBuenos Aires
TimezoneUTC-3 (2 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population45.4M
Governmentpresidential republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsType C, I (220V)
Internet Code.ar
Internet Users89%
GDP per Capita$26,500
🌍 Geography
LocationSouthern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay
Size Comparisonslightly less than three-tenths the size of the US
Climatemostly temperate; arid in southeast; subantarctic in southwest
Terrainrich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsEuropean (mostly Spanish and Italian descent) and Mestizo (mixed European and Indigenous ancestry) 97.2%, Indigenous 2.4%, African descent 0.4% (2010...
ReligionsRoman Catholic 62.9%, Evangelical 15.3% (Pentecostal 13%, other Evangelical 2.3%), Jehovah's Witness and Church of Jesus Christ 1.4%, other 1.2% (incl...
Median Age34.6 years
Life Expectancy78.8 years
National HolidayRevolution Day (May Revolution Day), 25 May (1810)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Argentines greet with a kiss on the right cheek, even when meeting for the first time. Handshakes are used in formal business settings.
Dining
Dinner is typically served after 9pm. Asado (barbecue) is a social ritual - don't rush it. Wine is poured by the host, never yourself.
Key Phrases
Hello: HolaThank you: GraciasPlease: Por favorHow are you?: ¿Cómo estás?Excuse me: Disculpá
Destinations in Argentina
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook