In terms of total area, Argentina is the second largest country in South America, occupying most of its southern part, and is the largest Spanish-speaking country, as a result of Spanish colonisation. Being bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay, this highly urbanised nation (more than 90% of the population lives in cities) is considered the 2nd largest economy in South America, being also one of the main international beef and wine producers.
Population: almost 44 million inhabitants, spread among 23 provinces (including Buenos Aires and Entre Ríos), plus one autonomous city (the country’s capital, Buenos Aires)
Capital: Buenos Aires
Other major cities: Cordoba, Rosario, Mendoza, Tucumán, La Plata, Mar del Plata
Religion: Roman Catholic
Climate: most areas are temperate but its weather system can vary between subtropical (north), arid (southeast) and subpolar (far south), of which Patagonia is an example.
Main attractions: Tango dance and music, Plaza de Mayo, Iguazu Falls (Cataratas del Iguazú), Perito Moreno Glacier, Fitz Roy, Los Glaciares National Park, Aconcagua, Argentinean beef
The live streaming webcams will show you views of this top destination country, which offers a wide cultural and natural variety and is also famous for being the birthplace of tango dance and prominent figures as Pope Francis, who was born and raised in Argentina, as well as football players Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
