Argentina
Argentina: South America’s Longest Country by Latitude
Argentina stretches some 3,800 km north to south and is shaped like an inverted triangle. Its main regions include the Andes, Pampas, Patagonia, and the northern provinces where Iguazú Falls and Quebrada de Humahuaca are found. Spanish is the official language.
Fast facts
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- Buenos Aires Province
- Population
- Approx. 45 million
- Currency
- Argentine Peso (ARS)
- Known for
- Andes Mountains, Iguazu Falls, Malbec wine, football culture
Argentina extends from the subtropics in the north to the subpolar south, marked by diverse landscapes and climates.
The Andes form the western border, while the Pampas cover fertile plains in the center. Patagonia’s plateaus and cliffs rise sharply in the south, and the northeast includes the famous Iguazú Falls. Timing visits depends on region, given climate variation.
Iguazú Falls
Located on the Argentina-Brazil border, Iguazú Falls features over 275 waterfalls spread across nearly two miles, accessible year-round with variable flow levels.
Quebrada de Humahuaca
In the northwest provinces of Salta and Jujuy, this deep valley is noted for its multicolored hills and indigenous heritage, offering cultural insight beyond natural scenery.
Ushuaia
Tierra del Fuego’s Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, serving as a departure point for Antarctic voyages and offering views of the Beagle Channel.
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