Formation
July 9, 1816
Capital
Buenos Aires
Population
47.6 million
Official Languages
Spanish
President
Javier Milei
Currency
Argentine Peso (ARS)
GDP
$673.26 billion USD
Argentina
About
Argentina is the second largest country in South America
after Brazil. The country claims sovereignty over parts of Antarctica, South
Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands, and the Falkland Islands. Argentina was a
founding member of the World Bank, the World Trade Organization, and the United
Nations.
Trivia
In the 19th century, the capital, Buenos Aires, gave birth
to the tango dance. Argentina is known for its steakhouses, and beef plays an
important role in its cuisine. The name Argentina derives from the Latin word
for silver, argentum.
