Argentina. Capital:Buenos Aires (11.5 million) Population: 39,537,900 Longitude/Latitude:34 S / 58 W...

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Argentina

Capital: Buenos Aires (11.5 million)

Population: 39,537,900

Longitude/Latitude: 34 S / 58 W

Land Area: 1,068,301 sq miles

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Physical FeaturesIguazu Falls

275 cascades spread in a horseshoe shape over nearly two miles.

Taller than Niagara Falls, and twice as wide.

269 foot sheer drop.

Nicknamed the “Devils Throat”

5 Land Divisions

- Rain forest

- Gran Chaco

- Pampas

- Patagonia

- Tierra del FuegoGran Chaco

Pampas

Patagonia

Tierra del Fuego

Interesting Facts

Vaqueros – Argentinean cowboys

Widest street in the world.

War with the British over the Falkland Islands in 1982.

2nd largest country in South America

The highest peak, Aconcagua, rises to 22,831 feet

Tango dancing originated in Argentina

Sports of Argentina

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