Argentina Quick Facts…
Official Name | Argentine Republic |
Common Name | Argentina – /ɑɹ.dʒənˈti.nə/ |
Nationality | Argentine(s) – noun, Argentine – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1816 (from Spain) |
Administrative Divisions | 23 provinces and 1 autonomous city |
Total Population | 46.6 million (#33) with 92.5% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Buenos Aires (capital city), Córdoba, Rosario |
Major Languages | Spanish (official) |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 87% of total population |
Currency | Argentine Pesos (ARS) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $986.1 billion – 2022 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $21,500 (#86) – 2022 estimate |
Total Area | 2,780,400 sq km / 1,073,518 sq mi (#9) with 1.6% water area |
Geographic Region | Americas – South America |
Bordering Countries | Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay |
Bordering Water Bodies | South Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “Argentine National Anthem”