Argentina

The South American country of Argentina is rich with pleasure, adventure, intrigue, and delight. Delicious food, exhilarating sporting events, adventurous days and passionate nights, visiting Argentina will awake your senses, soul, and spirit.

Language: Spanish
Currency: Peso (ARS)
Government: Federal representative presidential republic

Interesting facts

• Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world.
• The name ‘Argentina’ comes from the Spanish word for silver, “Argento”.
• Argentina is famous for the ‘Tango’ dance form.
• The official religion of Argentina is Roman Catholic.
• Until 1994, the President and Vice-president had to, by law, be Roman Catholic.
• Argentina is one of the largest producers of wines in the world, and has more than 1800 wineries.

Climate

The climate of Argentina varies greatly, primarily due to its size and shape. The northern most point of the country enjoys subtropical weather, while the southernmost point (one of the most southern points in the world) experiences mild summers and snowy winters.

• Spring: October, November, December
• Summer: January, February, March
• Fall: April, May, June
• Winter: July, August, September

History

The earliest settlers of Argentina were Europeans, primarily of Spanish decent. Upon their arrival, the Spanish were met with resistance from nomadic tribes, which they conquered on their second attempt in 1580. The country remained under Spanish rule until the early 19th century, when Argentina became an independent state.