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Google Maps, detailed facts about Argentina (ISO: AR) and the capital city, Buenos Aires. This page enables you to explore Argentina and its land boundaries in total: 11,968 km. You may also view the border countries of Argentina (total: 5, Bolivia 942 km, Brazil 1,263 km, Chile 6,691 km, Paraguay 2,531 km, Uruguay 541 km with its area of total: 2,780,400 sq km; land: 2,736,690 sq km, water: 43,710 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Argentina Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Argentina including Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina |
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| Name of the country: | Argentina | Capital city: | Buenos Aires |
| Geographical coordinates of Argentina: | 34 00 S, 64 00 W | Geographical coordinates of Buenos Aires: | 34 36 S 58 22 W |
| Location of Argentina: | Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay | Continent / area: | South America |
| The area of Argentina: | total: 2,780,400 sq km; land: 2,736,690 sq km, water: 43,710 sq km | Area comparative of Argentina: | slightly less than three-tenths the size of the US |
| The elevation data of Argentina: | mean elevation: 595 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Laguna del Carbon -105 m, highest point: Cerro Aconcagua 6,960 m | The climate of Argentina: | mostly temperate: arid in southeast: subantarctic in southwest |
| Land use of Argentina: | agricultural land: 53.9%; arable land 13.9%; permanent crops 0.4%; permanent pasture 39.6%; forest: 10.7%; other: 35.4% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 23,600 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Argentina: | second-largest country in South America (after Brazil); strategic location relative to sea lanes between the South Atlantic and the South Pacific Oceans (Strait of Magellan, Beagle Channel, Drake Passage); diverse geophysical landscapes range from tropical climates in the north to tundra in the far south; Cerro Aconcagua is the Western Hemisphere’s tallest mountain, while Laguna del Carbon is the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere | The terrain of Argentina: | rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border |
| Land boundaries of Argentina: | total: 11,968 km | Borders countries of Argentina: | Bolivia 942 km, Brazil 1,263 km, Chile 6,691 km, Paraguay 2,531 km, Uruguay 541 km |
| Maritime claims of Argentina: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200 nautical miles or to the edge of the continental margin | ||
Fast Facts about Argentina
Are you traveling to Argentina? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in South America, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case, Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay.
Did you know that the legal system of Argentina is a civil law system based on Western European legal systems; note – in 2014, Congress passed a government-backed reform to the civil code that will go into effect in 2016.
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Argentina, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total 231,374 km, paved: 69,412 km (including 734 km of expressways), unpaved: 161,962 km (2004)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: BUENOS AIRES (capital) 15.18 million; Cordoba 1.511 million; Rosario 1.381 million; Mendoza 1.009 million; San Miguel de Tucuman 910,000; La Plata 846,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 91.8% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Argentina is 43,886,748 (July 2016 estimate), with a population growth rate of 0.93% (2016 estimate), and the most widely spoken language(s) are Spanish (official language), Italian, English, German, French, indigenous (Mapudungun, Quechua). These days, Argentina faces a net migration rate of -0.1 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Argentina nowadays: white (mostly Spanish and Italian) 97%, mestizo (mixed white and Amerindian ancestry), Amerindian, or other non-white groups 3%.
The right to vote in Argentina can be exercised by the population from the age of 18-70 years of age, universal and compulsory; 16-17 years of age – optional for national elections and the following ways can earn citizenship: citizenship by birth: yes. Citizenship by descent: yes. Dual citizenship is recognized: yes, and the residency requirement for naturalization is 2 years.
In case you plan to visit Argentina for shopping or business purposes, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Argentina is Revolution Day, 25 May (1810).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way. In the case of Argentina, these are the most likely dangers you might face: San Miguel de Tucuman and Mendoza areas in the Andes are subject to earthquakes; pamperos are violent windstorms that can strike the pampas and northeast; heavy flooding in some areas, volcanism: volcanic activity in the Andes Mountains along the Chilean border; Copahue (elevation: 2,997 m) last erupted in 2000; other historically active volcanoes include Llullaillaco, Maipo, Planchon-Peteroa, San Jose, Tromen, Tupungatito, and Viedma. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Buenos Aires and/or Argentina?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Argentina, the population has to face a death rate of 7.5 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Argentina
To improve your travel experience, you may do it better to understand at least one of Argentina’s most widely spoken languages. They are Spanish (official language), Italian, English, German, French, and indigenous (Mapudungun, Quechua).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ar
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; mostly temperate: arid in southeast: subantarctic in southwest.
Its capital city is Buenos Aires, where the local time zone is UTC-3, which is 2 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Buenos Aires: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Argentina: mean elevation: 595 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Laguna del Carbon -105 m, highest point: Cerro Aconcagua 6,960 m. The length of its total coastline is 4,989 km, and the length of the land boundaries is a total of 11,968 km.
Current environmental issues in Argentina: environmental problems (urban and rural) typical of an industrializing economy, such as deforestation, soil degradation, desertification, air pollution, and water pollution. Note: Argentina is a world leader in setting voluntary greenhouse gas targets.
And again – in case you missed those natural hazards that are threatening your journey: San Miguel de Tucuman and Mendoza areas in the Andes are subject to earthquakes; pamperos are violent windstorms that can strike the pampas and northeast; heavy flooding in some areas volcanism: volcanic activity in the Andes Mountains along the Chilean border; Copahue (elevation: 2,997 m) last erupted in 2000; other historically active volcanoes include Llullaillaco, Maipo, Planchon-Peteroa, San Jose, Tromen, Tupungatito, and Viedma.
For your traveling options, there are 1,138 (2013) airports and 2 (2013) heliports in Argentina together, with 11,000 km (2012) of waterways and roadways in total: total: 231,374 km, paved: 69,412 km (including 734 km of expressways), unpaved: 161,962 km (2004).
Background of Argentina
Like every nation, Argentina also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political, and geographical characteristics. In 1816, the United Provinces of the Rio Plata declared their independence from Spain. After Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay went their separate ways, the remaining area became Argentina. The country’s population and culture were heavily shaped by immigrants from throughout Europe, with Italy and Spain providing the largest percentage of newcomers from 1860 to 1930. Up until about the mid-20th century, much of Argentina’s history was dominated by periods of internal political conflict between Federalists and Unitarians and between civilian and military factions.
After World War II, an era of Peronist populism and direct and indirect military interference in subsequent governments was followed by a military junta that took power in 1976. Democracy returned in 1983 after a failed bid to seize the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) by force and has persisted despite numerous challenges, the most formidable of which was a severe economic crisis in 2001-02 that led to violent public protests and the successive resignations of several presidents. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
