Argentina: flag, capital and facts
Argentina is a country in South America (South America). Its capital is Buenos Aires. Population — 45,696,159. Area — 2,780,400 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Argentina
Light blue, white and light blue with a golden Sun of May.
The capital of Argentina — Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. Buenos Aires means 'good airs' in Spanish — fresh sea breezes.
Facts about Argentina
- Official name
- Argentine Republic
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Continent
- South America
- Region
- South America
- Population
- 45,696,159
- Area
- 2,780,400 km²
- Currency
- ARS ($)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- -34°, -64°
How to remember the name
The nameArgentina hides 'argent' — the Latin word for silver.
Did you know?
Argentina is named after silver — argentum in Latin.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Argentina — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of South America
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