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Argentina — silhouette, capital and facts
Argentina is in South America and its capital is Buenos Aires. With about 46 million people and 2,780,400 km², it ranks 8th in area and 33rd in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Argentina, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- about 46 million
- Area
- 2,780,400 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Argentine peso
- Flag colors
- light blue, white, yellow
Borders
Argentina shares a land border with 5 countries: Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia.
Fun facts about Argentina
- Aconcagua, in the Argentine Andes, stands about 6,960 m tall and is the highest point in the Americas.
- Tango, born around the Río de la Plata, was recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in 2009.
- Argentina's national team won the men's soccer World Cup in 1978, 1986 and 2022.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Argentina?
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
Which continent is Argentina in?
Argentina is in South America.
Which countries border Argentina?
Argentina shares a land border with 5 countries: Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Argentina?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Argentina is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Argentina?
Aconcagua, in the Argentine Andes, stands about 6,960 m tall and is the highest point in the Americas. Tango, born around the Río de la Plata, was recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in 2009. Argentina's national team won the men's soccer World Cup in 1978, 1986 and 2022.
More countries in South America
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Argentina. It is only an approximation.
- Madagascar — Antananarivo, Africa
- Portugal — Lisbon, Europe
- Qatar — Doha, Asia
See all countries in South America with flags, capitals and fun facts.