Argentina

Extracted Attributes

• Area

  2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 sq mi)

• Capital

  Buenos Aires

• Location

  Southern South America

• Population

  47,327,407

• Official Name

  Argentine Republic

• Government Type

  Federal republic

• Claimed Territories

  Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Southern Patagonian Ice Field, part of Antarctica

• International Status

  Regional power, middle power, developing country, major non-NATO ally of the United States

• Size Ranking (World)

  8th largest

• Cultural Contributions

  Tango, major writers like Jorge Luis Borges

• Administrative Divisions

  23 provinces and 1 autonomous capital city

• Economy Size (South America)

  2nd largest

• Size Ranking (South America)

  2nd largest (after Brazil)

• Human Development Index (HDI)

  Second-highest in Latin America (after Chile)

Timeline

• Earliest recorded human presence in modern-day Argentina dates back to the Paleolithic period. (Source: summary)

  unknown

• The Inca Empire expanded to the northwest of the country in pre-Columbian times. (Source: summary)

  unknown

• Spanish colonization of the region began. (Source: summary)

  1500s

• The Spanish Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata was founded. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1776-01-01

• The Argentine War of Independence began. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1810-01-01

• Argentina declared its independence. (Source: summary)

  1816-07-09

• The Argentine War of Independence concluded. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1825-01-01

• Argentina was reorganized as a federation, culminating an extended civil war. (Source: summary)

  1880-01-01

• The period called the Conservative Republic began, dominated by the National Autonomist Party. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1880-01-01

• The Conservative Republic period ended with the 1916 elections. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1916-01-01

• The Great Depression led to the first coup d'état, led by José Félix Uriburu, beginning the 'Infamous Decade'. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1930-01-01

• A military coup occurred. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1943-01-01

• A military coup occurred. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1955-01-01

• A military coup occurred. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1962-01-01

• A military coup occurred. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1966-01-01

• President Juan Perón died, and his widow, Isabel Perón, ascended to the presidency. (Source: summary)

  1974-01-01

• Isabel Perón was overthrown in the final military coup. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1976-01-01

• The 'Dirty War', a period of state terrorism and civil unrest under a military junta, began. (Source: summary)

  1976-01-01

• Democracy was restored with the election of Raúl Alfonsín as president, ending the 'Dirty War'. (Source: summary)

  1983-01-01

• Argentina became the first country to be censured by the International Monetary Fund for not providing accurate data on inflation and economic growth. (Source: web_search_results)

  2013-01-01

• Falkland Islanders voted overwhelmingly in favor of remaining a British overseas territory. (Source: web_search_results)

  2013-01-01

• Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires was chosen as Pope Francis, becoming the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. (Source: web_search_results)

  2013-01-01

Argentina

Argentina, officially the Argentine Republic, is a country in the southern half of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km2 (1,073,397 sq mi), making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. Argentina shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state subdivided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and a part of Antarctica. The earliest recorded human presence in modern-day Argentina dates back to the Paleolithic period. The Inca Empire expanded to the northwest of the country in pre-Columbian times. The modern country has its roots in Spanish colonization of the region during the 16th century. Argentina rose as the successor state of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, a Spanish overseas viceroyalty founded in 1776. The Argentine Declaration of Independence on July 9 of 1816 and the Argentine War of Independence (1810–1825) were followed by an extended civil war that lasted until 1880, culminating in the country's reorganization as a federation. The country thereafter enjoyed relative peace and stability, with several subsequent waves of European immigration, mainly of Italians and Spaniards, influencing its culture and demography. The National Autonomist Party dominated national politics in the period called the Conservative Republic, from 1880 until the 1916 elections. The Great Depression led to the first coup d'état in 1930 led by José Félix Uriburu, beginning the so-called "Infamous Decade" (1930–1943). After that coup, four more followed in 1943, 1955, 1962, and 1966. Following the death of President Juan Perón in 1974, his widow and vice president, Isabel Perón, ascended to the presidency, before being overthrown in the final coup in 1976. The following military junta persecuted and murdered thousands of political critics, activists, and leftists in the Dirty War, a period of state terrorism and civil unrest that lasted until the election of Raúl Alfonsín as president in 1983. Argentina is a regional power, and retains its historic status as a middle power in international affairs. A major non-NATO ally of the United States, Argentina is a developing country with the second-highest HDI (human development index) in Latin America after Chile. It maintains the second-largest economy in South America, and is a member of G-15 and G20. Argentina is also a founding member of the United Nations, World Bank, World Trade Organization, Mercosur, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the Organization of Ibero-American States.

Web Search Results

• Argentina - Wikipedia

  Argentina,( officially the Argentine Republic,( is a country in the southern half of South America. It covers an area of 2,780,085 km 2 (1,073,397 sq mi),( making it the second-largest country in South America after Brazil, the fourth-largest country in the Americas, and the eighth-largest country in the world. Argentina shares the bulk of the Southern Cone with Chile to the west, and is also bordered by Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil to the northeast, Uruguay and the South Atlantic [...] Ocean to the east, and the Drake Passage to the south. Argentina is a federal state subdivided into twenty-three provinces, and one autonomous city, which is the federal capital and largest city of the nation, Buenos Aires. The provinces and the capital have their own constitutions, but exist under a federal system. Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and a part of Antarctica. [...] Argentina is a regional power, and retains its historic status as a middle power in international affairs.( A major non-NATO ally of the United States,( Argentina is a developing country with the second-highest HDI (human development index) in Latin America after Chile.( It maintains the second-largest economy in South America, and is a member of G-15 and G20. Argentina is also a founding member of the United Nations, World Bank, World Trade Organization, Mercosur, Community of Latin American

• Argentina Country Profile - National Geographic Kids

  Argentina is a vast country located in the southern part of South America. The eighth largest country in the world, it is the second largest country in South America after Brazil, and it's about one-third the size of the United States. Argentina is bordered by the Andes Mountains and Chile to the west. [...] National Geographic Kids Logo - Home The dance called tango is thought to have started in Argentina. Merchants sell goods in front of colorful buildings in Argentina. Avendia 9 de Julio in Buenos Aires was named after Argentina's Independence Day. # Argentina Argentina is a vast country located in the southern part of South America. ## FAST FACTS ### GEOGRAPHY [...] To the east of the Andes, the interior of the country is flat, fertile grassland called the Pampas. The eastern border of the country is the Atlantic Ocean. Bolivia is to the northwest and Paraguay is to the north. The high mountain spine of the Andes, called the Andes Cordillera, creates a natural 3,195-mile (5,141.9-kilometer) border with Chile. The country is divided into four regions: The Andes, the North, the Pampas, and Patagonia. The Pampas is the agricultural heartland.

• Argentina country profile - BBC News

  Argentina is rich in resources, has a well-educated workforce, and is one of South America's largest economies. In cultural terms, it has given the world major writers like Jorge Luis Borges, and the tango dance phenomenon. But its political life has been troubled by military coups and the vagaries of the populist Peronist movement, while the economy has been prey to dramatic booms and recessions. See more country profiles, external - Profiles compiled by BBC Monitoring, external [...] _This page is no longer being updated. It was last updated on 8 January 2024_ Image 1: Map of Argentina Argentina stretches 4,000km from its sub-tropical north to the sub-Antarctic south. Its terrain includes part of the Andes mountain range, swamps, the plains of the Pampas and a long coastline. [...] 2013- Argentina becomes the first country to be censured by the International Monetary Fund for not providing accurate data on inflation and economic growth. Falkland Islanders vote overwhelmingly in favour of remaining a British overseas territory. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires is chosen as Pope. He is the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic Church, and takes the name of Francis.

• Tourism in Argentina - Wikipedia

  Argentina received 5.80 million tourists in 2011 according to the World Tourism Organization, the first most visited country in South America and the second most visited of all of Latin America, after Mexico.( Main destinations ----------------- [edit] Image 6.JPG) Buenos Aires, _La Reina del Plata_ [...] Argentina are made, with its imposing Atuel Canyon, the valleys of Barreal of Iglesia, in San Juan highlighting the adventure tourism. Whales-watching in Puerto Madryn on the coast of Argentine Patagonia. Other very attractive destinations are the valley of Tafí in Tucumán, ancient populations of Yavi and Iruya, the ruins of ancient pre-Columbian cities like Tastil, Tilcara, Shincal"), the Pucará of Aconquija"), a fort built by the humahuacas. In La Rioja, the path of Riojan warlords, with Olta [...] | Geography | Cities Climate Earthquakes Environment Extreme points Fauna Flora Islands Mountains National Parks Regions Rivers World Heritage Sites | | Politics | Administrative divisions Constitution Elections Foreign relations Government ministries Human rights Intersex LGBT Transgender Law Law enforcement Military National Congress Political parties President list Vice President Supreme Court |

• Argentina International Travel Information

  Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil British Virgin Islands Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burma (Myanmar)") Burundi Cabo Verde Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Costa Rica Cote d Ivoire Croatia Cuba Curacao Cyprus Czechia [...] Road Conditions and Safety: Driving is more dangerous than in the United States. Drivers in Argentina tend to be aggressive, especially in Buenos Aires, and often ignore traffic regulations. Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage. Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway. You need an Argentine or international driver’s license to drive but verify with local authorities for the [...] # Learn About Your Destination Share this page: # Argentina ### Travel Advisory September 20, 2024 ### Argentina - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Reissued with updates to crime information. Exercise normal precautions in Argentina. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution in: Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Argentina. If you decide to travel to Argentina:

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• Country

  Argentina

• Instance Of

  Q6256

• Population

  47,327,407

• Coordinates

  Lat: -34.0, Lon: -64.0

• Inception Date

  7/9/1816