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Language

The official language of Argentina is Spanish, and it is spoken by the majority of the population. A small percentage speak other languages, including Italian (3%), Levantine Arabic (2%), and Quechua (1%).

Population

Argentina's total population is 46,000,000 as of 2022. 95% of the population is of European descent mostly Spanish and Italian. Small pockets of Indigenous people can be found mostly in rural areas. 

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Where is Argentina?

Map of Argentina

Land and Climate

Land

 

Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world. Located in South America, it  has a large Atlantic coastline to the eat, and the Andes Mountain range to the west, as well as the Patagonia steppes, part of Antarctica, and several islands to the south. 

Andes Mountains

 

Patagonia

Patagonia

 

Climate

Argentina experiences a wide array of climates, with subtropics in the northeast, and dry mountains to the west. Patagonia in the south is known for it's long winters and cool summers, while the central Pampas are know for it's mild winters and agriculture. 

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