Situated in South America, Argentina 🇦🇷 (officially Argentine Republic) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 45.7 million and a total area of 2,780,400 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Argentina through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Buenos Aires, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Argentina located?
Geographically, Argentina belongs to South America within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 2,780,400 km², which makes it the 9th largest country or territory on Earth.
Argentina has a coastline as well as land borders with Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Buenos Aires, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how argentine life really works.
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Who lives in Argentina?
Around 45.7 million people live in Argentina, making it the 35th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Argentina is called a Argentine.
Argentina is multilingual: the languages spoken include Guaranà and Spanish. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Argentina — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Argentine peso (ARS, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Argentina is +54. Websites from the country typically use the .ar internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Argentina are its flag, its capital Buenos Aires, and its approximate population of 45.7 million.
Neighbouring countries
Argentina shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Argentina
- Argentina's flag emoji is 🇦🇷 — its two-letter country code is AR and its three-letter code is ARG.
- Argentina covers 2,780,400 km², ranking 9th in the world by area.
- With about 45.7 million people, Argentina holds the 35th spot in the world population ranking.
- Argentina is a member state of the United Nations.
- Argentina shares borders with 5 countries.
Argentina — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Argentina?
- The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires.
- What is the population of Argentina?
- Argentina has a population of approximately 45,696,159 people, ranking 35th in the world.
- Where is Argentina located?
- Argentina is located in South America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Argentina?
- The languages spoken in Argentina include Guaranà and Spanish.
- What currency is used in Argentina?
- Argentina uses the Argentine peso (ARS).
