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Argentine flag |
| Country |
Argentina |
| Capital |
Buenos Aires |
| Location |
Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay |
| Size |
2,766,890 sq km |
| Terrain |
rich plains of the Pampas in northern half, flat to rolling plateau of Patagonia in south, rugged Andes along western border |
| Climate |
mostly temperate; arid in southeast; subantarctic in southwest |
| Languages |
Spanish (official), English, Italian, German, French |
| Nationality |
noun: Argentine(s)
adjective: Argentine |
| Religion |
nominally Roman Catholic 92% (less than 20% practicing), Protestant 2%, Jewish 2%, other 4% |
| Currency |
Argentine peso (ARS) |
| Exports |
edible oils, fuels and energy, cereals, feed, motor vehicles |
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