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Argentina

Argentina is South America's second largest country, stretching from subtropical rainforest to Patagonian glaciers, with a culture rooted in European immigration, gaucho tradition, and a passionate devotion to futbol.

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Capital: Buenos Aires

Population: ~46 million

Government Type: Federal presidential republic

GDP: ~$640 billion (nominal)

Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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