• Paintings depict the national dance - the passionate tango

    Paintings depict the national dance - the passionate tango

    © John Hay

  • Groovy Cardon cactus dots the desert landscape

    Groovy Cardon cactus dots the desert landscape

    © John Hay

  • Mean streets: Avenida 9 de Julio and Obelisk, Buenos Aires

    Mean streets: Avenida 9 de Julio and Obelisk, Buenos Aires

    © Holger Leue

Argentina: Overview

Argentina's pleasures - stunning natural wonders, an elegant capital with a European-flavored sophistication, and a passionate culture - are as tempting as ever.

FAST FACTS

Full name

República Argentina

Currency

Argentine Peso, ARS (AR$)

Population

40134500

Languages

  • English (other)
  • German (other)
  • Italian (other)
  • French (other)
  • Spanish (official)
  • Araucanian (other)
  • Guaraní (other)
  • Quechua (other)
  • Aymara (other)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: -3

Measurements

Rural areas may use the

Voltage

220V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins

  • Australian-style plug with two flat angled blades and one vertical grounding blade

    Australian-style plug with two flat angled blades and one vertical grounding blade

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