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🇦🇷 Argentina Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Argentina is a country in South America, South America. It covers a total area of 2,780,400 km² and has a coastline of 4,989 km. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
South America
geographical region
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Region
South America
sub-region
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Total Area
2,780,400 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
17/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
4,989 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC−3
UTC offset
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Independence
1816
established
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Climate
Varied — subtropical north, temperate center, cold south
general type

Location and Position

Argentina is situated in South America, within the broader continent of South America. The country has a coastline of 4,989 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Argentina covers a total area of 2,780,400 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 46.2M across this area, the population density is 17/km². The capital city is Buenos Aires.

Climate

The climate of Argentina is varied — subtropical north, temperate center, cold south. The best time to visit is generally October–April (north), November–March (Patagonia), when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Argentina

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Chile
Santiago
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Bolivia
Sucre / La Paz
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Paraguay
Asunción
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Brazil
Brasília
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Uruguay
Montevideo

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Argentina located?

Argentina is located in South America, South America. The capital city is Buenos Aires.

How large is Argentina?

Argentina has a total area of 2,780,400 km² with a population density of 17/km².

What countries border Argentina?

Argentina shares land borders with: Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay.

What is the climate of Argentina?

The climate of Argentina is Varied — subtropical north, temperate center, cold south. The best time to visit is October–April (north), November–March (Patagonia).

What timezone is Argentina in?

Argentina observes UTC−3 timezone.

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