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At a Glance
Size: With a total surface of 1,083,000 sq miles, Argentina is the second largest country in South America.
Capital: Buenos Aires.
Population: About 39 million.
Language: Spanish is the official language. English is spoken in main tourist areas.
Location: Argentina is located at the southern tip of the American continent. It shares borders with Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia.
Currency: Peso Argentino (currently $1 US = about 3 pesos) divided into 100 cents.
Electricity: 220V
Religion: More than 90 percent of Argentineans are Roman Catholic.
NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Jan 1: New Year's Day
Easter Week: April 9-16, 2006
Apr 19: Declaration of Independence
May 1: Labor Day
May 25: May Day Revolution
Jun 12: Malvinas Day
Jun 19: Flag Day
Jul 9: Independence Day
Aug 21: San Martin’s Death Anniversary
Oct 16: Columbus Day
Dec 8: Immaculate Conception
Dec 25: Christmas Day |
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