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Argentina and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.

Argentina and its Basic Details :

Attribute	Information
Name of the country	Argentina
Capital	Buenos Aires
Independence day	July 9, 1816
Major religions	Roman Catholicism
Currency	Argentine Peso (ARS)
Continent	South America
Top 5 Famous cities	Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza, San Miguel de Tucumán
Top 10 Famous persons	Diego Maradona, Eva Perón, Lionel Messi, Che Guevara, Carlos Gardel, Juan Perón, Jorge Luis Borges, Pope Francis, René Favaloro, Gabriela Sabatini
Type of government	Federal presidential constitutional republic
Main wars fought	War of Independence, Cisplatine War, War of the Triple Alliance
GDP	$350 billion (2021)
5 popular tourist places	1. Iguazu Falls, 2. Perito Moreno Glacier, 3. Bariloche, 4. Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, 5. Ushuaia

Argentina , Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places.

Geography of Argentina :

Category	Description
Area	2.78 million square kilometers
Population	Approximately 45 million
Mountain Ranges	Andes, Sierras Pampeanas, Sierras de Cordoba, Patagonian Andes, Nevados de Chillán
Mountain Peaks	Aconcagua, Ojos del Salado, Monte Pissis, Cerro Bonete, Tupungato
Rivers	Paraná, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colorado, Salado
Lakes	Lake Argentino, Lake Buenos Aires, Nahuel Huapi, Lake Mar Chiquita, Lake Viedma
Deserts	Patagonian Desert, Monte Desert, Calchaquí Valley
Plateaus	Puna, Mesopotamian Plateau, Patagonian Plateau
Volcanoes	Lanin, Copahue, Llullaillaco, Maipo, Tromen
Crops and Vegetation	Soybeans, Maize, Wheat, Sunflower, Barley
Beaches	Mar del Plata, Pinamar, Miramar, Las Grutas, Villa Gesell
Neighbouring Countries	Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay
Nearby Sea and Oceans	Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic Ocean
Coastline Length	Approximately 4,989 kilometers
Natural Resources	Petroleum, Natural Gas, Minerals (Gold, Silver, Copper), Uranium, Lithium

Geography of the Argentina , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.

Economy of Argentina :

Category	Description
Major Industries	Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing, Energy, Services
Revenue Sources	Agriculture, Industry, Services, Mining, Energy
Top 10 Companies	YPF (Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales), Tenaris, Banco Macro, MercadoLibre, Telecom Argentina, Grupo Financiero Galicia, Cresud, Pampa Energía, BBVA Banco Frances, Transportadora de Gas del Sur
Per Capita Income	Approximately $11,000 (as of recent estimates)
Top 5 Imports	Machinery, Vehicles, Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics
Top 5 Exports	Agricultural Products, Machinery, Vehicles, Chemicals, Mineral Fuels
Total Gold Reserves	Approximately 61.7 tons

Economy of the Argentina , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.

Defence Power of Argentina :

Category	Description
Defence Budget	Approximately $5 billion (as of recent data)
Army Personnel	Around 75,000
Air Force Personnel	Approximately 12,000
Navy Personnel	Around 18,000
Defence Imports	Varied and substantial
Defence Exports	Limited

Defence of the Argentina , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.

Cultural of Argentina :

Category	Description
Main Festivals	Carnival of Gualeguaychú, National Grape Harvest Festival, Buenos Aires Tango Festival, Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia, Fiesta Nacional del Chamamé
Religious Places	Lujan Basilica, Salta Cathedral, La Recoleta Cemetery, Cordoba Cathedral, Notre Dame Cathedral in Buenos Aires
Arts and Dances	Tango, Folklore, Milonga, Zamba, Chacarera
Main Languages	Spanish (Official), Italian, German, English, Indigenous Languages
Famous Food	Asado (Grilled Meat), Empanadas, Locro, Dulce de Leche, Mate
UNESCO Buildings	Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba, Quebrada de Humahuaca, Iguazú National Park, Ischigualasto / Talampaya National Parks, Los Glaciares National Park

Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.

Sports in Argentina :

Category	Description
National Game	Pato
Main Sports	Football (Soccer), Basketball, Rugby, Tennis, Field Hockey
Top Athletes	Lionel Messi (Football), Manu Ginobili (Basketball), Gabriela Sabatini (Tennis)
Top Sports Achievements	FIFA World Cup victories (Football), Davis Cup (Tennis), Olympic Medals (Various Sports)

Sports of the Argentina , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.

Natural Habitat and wild life of Argentina :

Category	Description
National Animal	Puma (Puma concolor)
National Bird	Rufous Hornero (Furnarius rufus)
Main Forests	Yungas, Chaco, Andean-Patagonian Forests, Espinal
Recognized Natural Habitats	Iguazu National Park, Valdes Peninsula, Monte Leon National Park, Quebrada del Condorito National Park

Natural Habitat and wild life of the Argentina , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.

Biggest in the Argentina :

Biggest in the Country	Description
Buenos Aires	The capital city of Argentina.
Richest Man	Marcos Galperin
Biggest Company	Mercado Libre Inc
Tallest Building	Alvear Tower Puerto Madero – 235.2 m / 772 ft
Tallest Statue	Christ the Redeemer of the Andes
Biggest Bridge	Puente Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Tallest Mountain	Cerro Aconcagua
Longest River	Paraná River – 4,880 km
Biggest Forest	The Gran Chaco – spans about 650,000 sq. km
Biggest Lake	Lago Argentino

Biggest in the Argentina , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.

Brief History Of Afghanistan :

Argentina’s history spans ancient indigenous cultures, European colonization, and modern democratic governance.

Ancient Argentina :

Before European colonization, the land was inhabited by indigenous groups like the Diaguita, Guarani, and Quechua. They developed sophisticated cultures with advanced agricultural practices, arts, and societal structures.

Medieval Period:

Unlike the European medieval era, Argentina’s medieval period reflects the period of Spanish colonization, initiated by the arrival of Spanish explorers in the early 16th century. This led to conflicts with indigenous communities, the establishment of settlements, and the influence of Spanish culture.

Modern Era:

Argentina declared independence from Spain in 1816 after a period of revolutionary movements. The nation struggled with internal political conflicts, including federalism versus centralism, military coups, and struggles for economic stability. Waves of immigration from Europe significantly impacted the country’s demographics and culture.

Recent History:

Argentina faced periods of political unrest, including dictatorships and democratic transitions throughout the 20th century. The late 20th century brought a return to democracy, marked by efforts to address human rights abuses and societal healing. The country has navigated economic challenges, including fluctuations and crises, shaping its contemporary political and socio-economic landscape.

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