Elegance, natural beauty and a passion filled Latin American culture make Argentina, the worlds eighth largest country, a beguiling holiday destination.
10 January 2008
Name: Argentina
Location: Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Chile and Uruguay
Population: 39.3 million (UN, 2005)
Capital: Buenos Aires
Area: 2.8 million sq km (1.1 million sq miles)
Major language: Spanish
Major religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 71 years (men), 78 years (women) (UN)
Currency: 1 peso = 100 centavos
Internet domain: .ar
International dialling code: +54
Time Zone: GMT -3
Flying Time: 10 hours from the UK
Voltage: 220 to 240 volts, 50 Hz, two pin plugs
Climate: Mostly temperate; arid in southeast; subantarctic in southwest. Buenos Aires is stiflingly hot in December. The coldest time is from May to October
Entry/Visa: A valid passport with at least six months left is required. A visa is also required. Argentina Passport and Visa