Argentina is a large country in South America known for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and history. The following are 10 fun facts about Argentina. Let’s read.
10 fun facts about Argentina
1. Argentina is a huge country
Argentina ranks eighth in terms of size in the world. The country has an area of approximately 2.78 million sq km (1.07 million square miles).
- Argentina area rank in the world: 8th
- Argentina area rank in South America: 2nd
2. Argentina has the highest mountain in the Americas
Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas is located in Argentina. It stands at an elevation of 6,961 m (22,838 ft) above sea level. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in Argentina, Americas, and the Andes mountain range.
3. Argentina has the world’s highest volcano
The highest volcano in the world, Ojos del Salado, is located in the Andes on the Argentina-Chile border. Ojos del Salado has a height of 6,893 m (22,615 ft).
4. Argentina has one of the largest waterfalls in the world
The Iguazu Falls on the Iguazu River is one of the largest waterfalls by flow rate. It is located on the Argentina-Brazil border. The most famous section of the waterfall is the Devil’s Throat, which is a dramatic U-shaped drop where water plunges some 80 m.
5. National sport of Argentina
Although football is the most popular sport in Argentina, it is not the country’s national sport. Pato, also called juego del pato is the national sport of Argentina.
6. Three time Football World Cup winner
Argentina is one of the most successful teams in the Football World Cup, winning the title 3 times in 1978, 1986, and 2022.
7. Perito Moreno glacier
Argentina is home to thousands of glaciers. The most famous among them is the Perito Moreno Glacier. Perito Moreno Glacier was one of the world’s last non-retreating glaciers a few years ago. The glacier is now retreating.
8. Argentina has a very diverse geography
The lowest point in the Americas is also in Argentina. Laguna del Carbón at -105 m (344 ft) below sea level is the lowest point in the Americas and the seventh-lowest point on Earth.
9. The birthplace of tango
Argentina is the birthplace of tango, one of the world’s most passionate and captivating dance forms. Tango originated in Buenos Aires in the late 19th century.
10. Borders of Argentina
Argentina borders Chile to the west, Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil and Uruguay to the northeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
Argentina quick facts
| Area | 2.78 million sq km (1.07 million square miles) |
| Area rank | 8th (2nd in South America) |
| Capital | Buenos Aires |
| Largest city | Buenos Aires |
| Highest mountain | Aconcagua (6,961 m/22,838 ft) |
| Most spoken language | Spanish |
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