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Google maps, detailed facts of 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.

Find comprehensive geographical, economical, environmental, governmental, cultural, scientific, historical and demographical related information below, on the wiki page of Argentina.

In case if you are traveling by car, there is also Street View and free Driving Directions by Google at your service.

Your virtual Sightseeing in Argentina, South America starts here on this map & Wiki page.


Argentina Google maps & facts

This virtual map shows Argentina, located in Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.



You are viewing Argentina and its location (South America), at the geographic coordinates of 34 00 S, 64 00 W, inland counties boundaries and international borders.

Hint: Have a look at the Street view in Argentina, AR. All you have to do is to drag and pull the little yellow man (Pegman) on the Google map above the desired location in Argentina. After that whenever it is available (currently more than 50 countries provided by Google around the word), blue stripes will appear to show the photos and details from Google’s regularly updated data image base.

The map of Argentina, South America is free, but for informational use only. No representation made or warranty given as to any map or its content by Search Driving Directions.com. User assumes all risk of use of this Argentina Google map and fast facts/wiki page.

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Geographical facts about Argentina including Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina

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

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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 civil law system based on West European legal systems; note – in 2014, Congress passed 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 (there are in total lengths of roadways total: 231,374 km, paved: 69,412 km (includes 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 total population (2015).

The total number of population in Argentina: 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). In these days, Argentina has to face with 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 he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: yes. Citizenship by descent: yes. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 2 years.

In case if you plan to visit Argentina for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holidays in Argentina are: Revolution Day, 25 May (1810).

Whether you are traveling for business or please, 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 subject to earthquakes; pamperos are violent windstorms that can strike the pampas and northeast; heavy flooding in some areasvolcanism: volcanic activity in the Andes Mountains along the Chilean border; Copahue (elev. 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 with a death rate of 7.5 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).

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Travel references about Argentina

To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Argentina. Here they are: Spanish (official language), Italian, English, German, French, 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 lengths of its total coastline are: 4,989 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 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 if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: San Miguel de Tucuman and Mendoza areas in the Andes subject to earthquakes; pamperos are violent windstorms that can strike the pampas and northeast; heavy flooding in some areasvolcanism: volcanic activity in the Andes Mountains along the Chilean border; Copahue (elev. 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 all together with 11,000 km (2012) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 231,374 km, paved: 69,412 km (includes 734 km of expressways), unpaved: 161,962 km (2004).

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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 area that remained 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.

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