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ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Buenos Aires
GEOGRAPHY
Argentina is the second largest country in South America, situated between the Andes in the west and the southern Atlantic Ocean in the east. It is bordered by Brazil and Uruguay in the northeast, Paraguay and Bolivia in the north and Chile in the west.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 40 Million. Muslims account for about 1.9% of the population.
CLIMATE
Summers are generally hot while winters are cool in the noth and central regions of the country. The southern regions have warm summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall, especially in mountainous zones.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Spanish is the official language. English is widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT -3 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: July 9th
May Day: May 1st
Day of the First National Government: May 25th
National Flag Day: June 20th
Christmas: December 25th
CURRENCY
Argentine Peso
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 101
Medical: 107
Fire: 100
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Patagonia Overview
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Have you ever dreamt of gazing at star studded skies and riding on a horse around the steppes? Well, all this can come true in Patagonia, Argentina. Patagonia is often referred to as the land of wonders. Located in southern Argentina the region of Patagonia houses some of the most visited attractions of the country. From beautiful national parks to… -
Amazing Beauty of the Los Glaciares National Park
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An Area with Exceptional Natural Beauty
The Los Glaciares National Park lies in the Santa Cruz Province in the area of Austral Andes in Argentina. Spanning over an area of 4459 km² the park was established in 1937 and in 1981 was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This national park is one of the largest in Argentina. The… -
Iguazu National Park
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Established in 1934, the Iguazu National Park contains one of the best natural beauties of Argentina
Iguazu National Park is located in the Misiones province of Argentina and spans over an area of 550 km2. The fall is surrounded by a subtropical jungle and is a World Heritage Site. The Iguazu River covers the northern boundary of the park as… -
Bariloche Overview
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Enjoy an excellent location along the south coast of Nahuel Huapi Lake
Bariloche is often referred to as the Gateway to Patagonia. Situated in the Rio Negro Province, Bariloche is placed in the foothills of Andes and is surrounded by beautiful lakes and gigantic mountains. The city is one of the best skiing destinations in Argentina and is also famed…
