Argentina at a Glance

Where is it?

Profile of Argentina

• Argentina is the eight-largest country in the world and the second largest in South America.• 2.8 million Km2 plus 1 million Km2

from Islands and Antarctic.• About 3700km long and 1423km

from west to east.• 42 million people.• Spanish is the official language.

Climate and Natural Resources

Climate and Natural Resources• Argentina boast a wide range of climates and landscapes• Significant biodiversity due to the expanse of its territory•Many different climates:• Tropical subtropical• Cold• Temperate• arid

Landscapes

Natural Resources• Rich in natural resources• Fertile agricultural land (Pampa humeda)• Abundant forest in the region of Patagonia• Mineral rich Andes Mountain containing many mining deposits• Extensive coastline and aquifers• Both the Argentina Sea and the continental platform are rich in fishing

and hydrocarbon resources

Population and Demographics

• While there is some native population, Argentina was forged as a nation open to immigration.• From the mid 19th Century to the 1950s wave of European

immigrants, mostly Spanish and Italian joined by groups from the Middle East migrated to Argentina.• More recent migratory currents originate in neighbours countries and

Asia.• Population of 41.1 million (49% men and 51% women) median age of

29 years.• Life expectancy is 76 years.

Language, Religion and Education• Spanish is the official language English is widely

spoken and Portuguese, French and Italian are second or third language for many Argentines.• There is not official religion in Argentina while the

majority of the population is Roman Catholic. • Education is free of charge for primary, secondary and

University level, 114 Universities in Argentina.

Argentinian Food

Culture• Since 2009 Argentinian Tango is considered a Cultural Heritage of

Humanity. It has achieved world recognition and today stand out as the country’s chief cultural Icon. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja76rfk8lZc

• Folk music is also increasingly popular, particularly outside of Buenos Aires.• Argentina is internationally renowned for its literary tradition, the ranks

of legendary authors and poets include Jorge Luis Borges, Ernesto Sabato, Adolfo Bioy Casares and Julio Cortazar among others.• The filmmaking industry enjoyed a recent growth spurt with the

emergence of a new generation of director (two Oscar for best films).

Sports• Polo• Football• Basketball• Tennis• Volleyball• Rugby• Field Hockey

Famous Argentinians